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Kilis Koluk Asi

A humble Kilis dish of green lentils and fine bulgur cooked with pepper paste, olive oil, and a soft porridge-like texture.

Medium⏱️ 45 min📖 1 min readServes 4~330 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation

12 min prep 28 min cook 5 min rest

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Timeline

Total 45 min

Prep12 min
Resting/Marinating5 min
Cooking28 min

Ingredients

4 servings

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For the dish

1 glass(~200 ml) Green lentils
0.8 glass(~160 ml) Fine bulgur
4 tbsp(~60 ml) Olive oil
1 pcs Yellow onion
1 tbsp(~15 ml) Pepper paste
4 glass(~800 ml) Water

For the spice mix

1 tsp(~5 ml) Ground red pepper

General

1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Salt
0.4 tsp(~2 ml) Black pepper

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Instructions

1
Rinse the green lentils and boil them with 3 cups of water for 18 minutes, until slightly tender.
18 min
18:00
2
Saute the onion in olive oil for 5 minutes, until translucent.
5 min
05:00
3
Add the pepper paste and ground red pepper, then cook for 2 minutes to release their aroma.
2 min
02:00
4
Add the boiled lentils with their cooking water to the pot, then add the remaining water.
5
Add the fine bulgur, salt, and black pepper, then cook over low heat for 8 minutes.
8 min
08:00
6
Turn off the heat and rest the koluk asi for 5 minutes so the bulgur absorbs the last liquid.
5 min
05:00
7
Drizzle olive oil over the top and serve hot or warm.

💡 Tip: Do not add the fine bulgur too early; if it goes in with the lentils, it sticks to the bottom and makes the dish heavy.

🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve koluk asi in a shallow plate with olive oil drizzled over it, plus optional pickles and ayran in the Kilis style.

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Nutrition (per serving)

~330

kcal calories

g protein

g carbs

g fat

Protein 15%Carbs 58%Fat 27%

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

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FAQ

How many servings does Kilis Koluk Asi make?
This recipe serves 4.
How long does Kilis Koluk Asi take?
Prep 12 minutes, cooking 28 minutes, including 5 minutes of passive resting; 45 minutes in total.
Is Kilis Koluk Asi difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.
How many calories does Kilis Koluk Asi have?
Approximately 330 kcal per serving. Protein: 12g, carbs: 48g, fat: 10g.
Which allergens does Kilis Koluk Asi contain?
This recipe contains Gluten. Check it against your dietary needs.
How many ingredients does Kilis Koluk Asi need?
This recipe needs 9 ingredients.

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Instructions

Rinse the green lentils and boil them with 3 cups of water for 18 minutes, until slightly tender.

18 min