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Hard 1 hr~520 kcal 9/10
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Kelem Asi
An Eastern Anatolian cabbage stew with lamb, bulgur, tomato paste, onion, and a hearty winter texture.
Hard⏱️ 1 hr 36 min📖 1 min readServes 5~426 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
24 min prep 72 min cook
- #One-Pot
- #Winter
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Timeline
Total 1 h 36 min- Prep24 min
- Cooking1 h 12 min
Ingredients
5 servings
Quick:
For the meat
- 550 gr Diced lamb
For the vegetables
- 700 gr White cabbage
For the pot
- 0.8 su bardağı(~160 ml) Bulgur
- 1 adet Yellow onion
- 1.5 yemek kaşığı(~23 ml) Tomato paste
- 0.8 yemek kaşığı(~12 ml) Pepper paste
- 5 su bardağı(~1000 ml) Hot water
For cooking
- 40 gr Butter
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Vegetable oil
General
- 1.2 tatlı kaşığı(~12 ml) Salt
For the spice mix
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
- 0.7 çay kaşığı(~3.5 ml) Red pepper flakes
For serving
- 1 su bardağı(~200 ml) Strained yogurt
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Instructions
- 1
Toss the diced lamb with half the salt and black pepper.
- 2
Dice the onion, cut the cabbage into wide strips, and rinse the bulgur.
- 3
Heat the butter and vegetable oil in a pot and sear the meat for 9 minutes.
9 min09:00 - 4
Add the onion and soften for 6 minutes, then toast the pastes and red pepper flakes for 2 minutes.
8 min08:00 - 5
Add the hot water and cook the meat over low heat for 35 minutes.
35 min35:00 - 6
Add the bulgur and cabbage to the pot and cook for 22 minutes until the cabbage softens.
22 min22:00 - 7
Serve kelem asi hot with strained yogurt.
💡 Tip: Add the cabbage late; if it goes in at the start, it melts while the bulgur cooks and hides the texture of the dish.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve kelem asi in a deep plate as a winter meal with garlic strained yogurt and optional tandoor bread.
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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
- Calcium
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B12
- Folate
Nutrition (per serving)
~426
kcal calories
24
g protein
42
g carbs
18
g fat
Protein 23%Carbs 39%Fat 38%
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
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 Kelem Asi make?
This recipe serves 5.How long does Kelem Asi take?
Prep 24 minutes, cooking 72 minutes; 96 minutes in total.Is Kelem Asi difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Kelem Asi have?
Approximately 426 kcal per serving. Protein: 24g, carbs: 42g, fat: 18g.Which allergens does Kelem Asi contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Kelem Asi need?
This recipe needs 13 ingredients.
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