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Medium 1 hr 5 min~500 kcal 9/10
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Izmir Sura
Lamb ribs are stuffed with liver rice, currants, pine nuts, and spices, then roasted slowly for a festive Izmir dish.
Hard⏱️ 3 hr📖 1 min readServes 6~640 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
45 min prep 105 min cook 30 min rest
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Timeline
Total 3 h- Prep45 min
- Resting/Marinating30 min
- Cooking1 h 45 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
- 1 Lamb ribs
- 250 g Lamb liver
- 2 cup(~400 ml) Rice
- 1 Onion
- 0.3 cup(~60 ml) Olive oil
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Butter
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Currants
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Pine nuts
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Black pepper
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Allspice
- 1.5 dessert spoon(~15 ml) Salt
- 2.5 cup(~500 ml) Hot water
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Instructions
- 1
Wash the rice and soak it in warm water for 20 minutes.
20 min20:00 - 2
Cut the liver into small cubes.
- 3
Soften the onion in the olive oil and butter for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00 - 4
Add the liver and pine nuts, then fry for 6 minutes.
6 min06:00 - 5
Add the rice, currants, spices, salt, and hot water, then cook the stuffed rice for 8 minutes, keeping it firm.
8 min08:00 - 6
Salt the inside of the ribs, fill with the stuffed rice, and sew the opening with kitchen string.
- 7
Cook the ribs in a covered tray in a 180°C oven for 75 minutes.
1 hr 15 min75:00 - 8
Uncover and brown for 20 minutes.
20 min20:00 - 9
Rest for 10 minutes before slicing so the stuffed rice does not fall apart.
10 min10:00
💡 Tip: Not overfilling the ribs keeps the rice from swelling in the oven and tearing the meat.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve on a wide platter with cacik, roasted peppers, and a plain green salad.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Iron
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~640
kcal calories
39
g protein
42
g carbs
34
g fat
Protein 25%Carbs 27%Fat 48%
GI 49 · Low GIGL 21 · High GL
4.4g
Sugar
2g
Fiber
1200.9mg
Sodium
3.8g
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.
Estimated satiety (per serving)
10/10Very filling, for a really hungry day
This recipe may contain allergens
- Tree nuts
- Milk
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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FAQ
How many servings does Izmir Sura make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Izmir Sura take?
Prep 45 minutes, cooking 105 minutes, including 30 minutes of passive resting; 180 minutes in total.Is Izmir Sura difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Izmir Sura have?
Approximately 640 kcal per serving. Protein: 39g, carbs: 42g, fat: 34g.Which allergens does Izmir Sura contain?
This recipe contains Tree nuts, Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Izmir Sura need?
This recipe needs 12 ingredients.Is Izmir Sura filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 10/10; keeps you full for a long time, made for a very hungry day. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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