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Medium 1 hr 40 min~430 kcal 10/10
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Cypriot Kolokas
A Cypriot taro and lamb stew simmered with celery, tomato, olive oil, and lemon until the root turns tender and saucy.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr 35 min📖 1 min readServes 5~424 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
25 min prep 70 min cook
- #High Protein
- #One-Pot
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Timeline
Total 1 h 35 min- Prep25 min
- Cooking1 h 10 min
Ingredients
5 servings
Quick:
- 650 g Diced lamb
- 850 g Kolokas or taro root
- 3 sprig Celery stalks
- 1 Onion
- 1.5 cup(~300 ml) Grated tomatoes
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Tomato paste
- 4 tbsp(~60 ml) Olive oil
- 3 tbsp(~45 ml) Lemon juice
- 3 cup(~600 ml) Hot water
- 1.2 dessert spoon(~12 ml) Salt
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Peel the kolokas and pry the root gently with a knife into large pieces.
- 2
Brown the lamb in olive oil for 8 minutes.
8 min08:00 - 3
Finely chop the onion and cut the celery stalks into large slices.
- 4
Add the onion to the meat and soften for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00 - 5
Add the tomato paste, grated tomatoes, salt, and black pepper to the pot.
- 6
Add the kolokas pieces, celery stalks, and hot water.
- 7
Cover and cook the dish over low heat for 48 minutes.
48 min48:00 - 8
Add the lemon juice and cook for 9 more minutes until the sauce thickens.
9 min09:00 - 9
Rest the pot for 5 minutes, then serve hot.
5 min05:00
💡 Tip: Break the kolokas into pieces by prying with the knife instead of cutting it cleanly; the rough surface holds the tomato sauce better.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve kolokas hot with a lemon wedge, parsley, and plain rice pilaf as an island-style main dish.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Vitamin C
Nutrition (per serving)
~424
kcal calories
24
g protein
46
g carbs
16
g fat
Protein 23%Carbs 43%Fat 34%
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
- Celery
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 Cypriot Kolokas make?
This recipe serves 5.How long does Cypriot Kolokas take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 70 minutes; 95 minutes in total.Is Cypriot Kolokas difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Cypriot Kolokas have?
Approximately 424 kcal per serving. Protein: 24g, carbs: 46g, fat: 16g.Which allergens does Cypriot Kolokas contain?
This recipe contains Celery. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Cypriot Kolokas need?
This recipe needs 11 ingredients.
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