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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 pcs Lamb ribs
- 250 g Lamb liver
- 2 glass(~400 ml) Rice
- 1 pcs Onion
- 0.3 glass(~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 glass(~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
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.
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.
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