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Hard 1 hr 50 min~380 kcal 6/10
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Kastamonu Islama
A Kastamonu layered dish of broth-dipped yufka, shredded poultry, walnuts, and browned butter, also known through the banduma tradition.
Hard⏱️ 1 hr 50 min📖 1 min readServes 6~546 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
30 min prep 75 min cook 5 min rest
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Timeline
Total 1 h 50 min- Prep30 min
- Resting/Marinating5 min
- Cooking1 h 15 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
For the meat
- 1.1 kg Chicken thighs
For the yufka
- 5 adet Dry yufka
For the layers
- 1.3 su bardağı(~260 ml) Walnuts
- 85 gr Butter
For the broth
- 1 adet Onion
- 1 adet Bay leaf
- 7 su bardağı(~1400 ml) Water
General
- 1.2 tatlı kaşığı(~12 ml) Salt
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Put the chicken thighs, onion, bay leaf, half the salt, and water in a pot.
- 2
Boil the chicken over medium heat for 55 minutes, until tender, skimming foam from the surface.
55 min55:00 - 3
Remove and shred the chicken, strain the broth, and keep it hot.
- 4
Coarsely grind the walnuts and heat the butter in a small pan for 3 minutes, until it smells nutty.
3 min03:00 - 5
Break the dry yufka into large triangles, dip each piece into hot broth, and arrange in a tray.
- 6
Drizzle shredded chicken, walnuts, black pepper, and hot butter between each layer.
- 7
Warm the tray in a 185°C oven for 12 minutes, until the top lightly browns.
12 min12:00 - 8
Drizzle 1 ladle of the remaining hot broth over it and rest for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00
💡 Tip: Dip the dry yufka into the broth and remove it immediately; if it waits too long, it turns doughy instead of staying layered.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Place islama in the center of a crowded table with optional ayran, sour plum compote, or plain pickles.
Good sources
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)
~546
kcal calories
26
g protein
52
g carbs
26
g fat
Protein 19%Carbs 38%Fat 43%
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
- Gluten
- Milk
- Tree nuts
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 Kastamonu Islama make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Kastamonu Islama take?
Prep 30 minutes, cooking 75 minutes, including 5 minutes of passive resting; 110 minutes in total.Is Kastamonu Islama difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Kastamonu Islama have?
Approximately 546 kcal per serving. Protein: 26g, carbs: 52g, fat: 26g.Which allergens does Kastamonu Islama contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk, Tree nuts. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Kastamonu Islama need?
This recipe needs 9 ingredients.
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