Boiled head meat, tongue, and brain meet sumac onion, greens, lemon, and olive oil.
20 min prep 45 min cook
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Clean the head and place it in a pot with plenty of water.
Boil the head over medium heat for 45 minutes until tender.
Separate the tongue, cheek meat, and brain, then chop coarsely.
Slice the onion, then rub it with sumac, parsley, and salt.
Toss the meats with lemon juice, olive oil, and red pepper flakes.
Fill the lavash with greens, tomato, onion, and the sogus meats, then wrap.
💡 Tip: Cleaning the head meat while warm lets the tongue and brain separate without breaking apart.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve warm or hot in lavash with arugula, tomato, and pickled peppers.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~420
kcal calories
32
g protein
22
g carbs
24
g fat
4.5g
Sugar
3.3g
Fiber
944mg
Sodium
1.6g
Saturated fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Moderate satiety, fine between meals
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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