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Hard 1 hr~520 kcal 9/10
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Kayseri Pehli
A Kayseri lamb-rib tray bake with eggplant, tomatoes, peppers, and tomato-pepper paste, cooked slowly until the meat softens.
Hard⏱️ 2 hr 55 min📖 1 min readServes 6~530 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
32 min prep 128 min cook 15 min rest
- #High Protein
- #For Guests
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Timeline
Total 2 h 55 min- Prep32 min
- Resting/Marinating15 min
- Cooking2 h 8 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
For the meat
- 1.2 kg Lamb ribs
For the vegetables
- 5 adet Eggplants
- 4 adet Tomatoes
- 5 adet Green peppers
- 3 adet Onions
- 8 diş Garlic
For the sauce
- 1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) Tomato paste
- 1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) Pepper paste
- 1 su bardağı(~200 ml) Hot water
For cooking
- 4 yemek kaşığı(~60 ml) Olive oil
- 35 gr Butter
For the spice mix
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Black pepper
- 1.5 tatlı kaşığı(~15 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Pat the lamb ribs dry, rub them with half the salt and the black pepper, and let them stand at room temperature.
- 2
Cut the eggplants into thick finger-sized pieces, rub them with part of the remaining salt, and let them sit for 15 minutes.
15 min15:00 - 3
Coarsely chop the tomatoes, green peppers, and onions, and leave the garlic cloves whole.
- 4
Sear both sides of the lamb ribs in half the olive oil for 10 minutes, until colored.
10 min10:00 - 5
Dry the eggplants and place them on a tray, then toss with the tomatoes, green peppers, onions, and garlic.
- 6
Mix the tomato paste, pepper paste, hot water, remaining olive oil, and remaining salt, then drizzle over the vegetables.
- 7
Place the lamb ribs in the center of the tray and dot the top with small pieces of butter.
- 8
Cover the tray and bake for 100 minutes at 180°C, then uncover and brown for 18 minutes.
1 hr 58 min118:00
💡 Tip: Do not cut the eggplant too thin; small pieces melt during the long bake, while thick finger-sized strips stay intact like a Kayseri tray dish.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve pehli hot straight from the baking tray, with optional bulgur pilaf and ayran for a crowded Kayseri table.
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 C
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~530
kcal calories
34
g protein
32
g carbs
30
g fat
Protein 25%Carbs 24%Fat 51%
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
- 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 Kayseri Pehli make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Kayseri Pehli take?
Prep 32 minutes, cooking 128 minutes, including 15 minutes of passive resting; 175 minutes in total.Is Kayseri Pehli difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Kayseri Pehli have?
Approximately 530 kcal per serving. Protein: 34g, carbs: 32g, fat: 30g.Which allergens does Kayseri Pehli contain?
This recipe contains Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Kayseri Pehli need?
This recipe needs 13 ingredients.
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