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Etli Güveç
Medium 2 hr 5 min~410 kcal 9/10
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Cypriot Molehiya
Dried jute mallow leaves simmer with lamb, tomato, garlic, and lemon into a silky Cypriot stew.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr 35 min📖 1 min readServes 5~428 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:
- 700 g Diced lamb
- 90 g Dried molehiya leaves
- 1 Onion
- 3 Tomatoes
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Tomato paste
- 5 clove Garlic
- 4 tbsp(~60 ml) Olive oil
- 3 tbsp(~45 ml) Lemon juice
- 4 cup(~800 ml) Hot water
- 1.5 dessert spoon(~15 ml) Salt
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Soak the molehiya leaves in warm water for 10 minutes, then drain.
10 min10:00 - 2
Brown the lamb in olive oil for 8 minutes.
8 min08:00 - 3
Dice the onion, add it to the meat, and soften for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00 - 4
Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, garlic, salt, and black pepper to the pot.
- 5
Add the hot water and cook the meat covered for 35 minutes.
35 min35:00 - 6
Add the molehiya leaves and lemon juice.
- 7
Cook the dish over low heat for 27 minutes until the leaves are tender.
27 min27:00 - 8
Remove from the heat, rest for 5 minutes, and serve with rice.
5 min05:00
💡 Tip: After draining the dried leaves, do not squeeze them; if they stay slightly moist, they blend into the meat broth without burning.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve Cyprus molehiya in deep plates with plain rice pilaf, a lemon wedge, and optional pickles.
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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
- Vitamin C
Nutrition (per serving)
~428
kcal calories
30
g protein
20
g carbs
26
g fat
Protein 28%Carbs 18%Fat 54%
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.
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FAQ
How many servings does Cypriot Molehiya make?
This recipe serves 5.How long does Cypriot Molehiya take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 70 minutes; 95 minutes in total.Is Cypriot Molehiya difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Cypriot Molehiya have?
Approximately 428 kcal per serving. Protein: 30g, carbs: 20g, fat: 26g.Is Cypriot Molehiya allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.How many ingredients does Cypriot Molehiya need?
This recipe needs 11 ingredients.
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