Kilis oruk wraps a bulgur and meat shell around a buttery walnut filling, then fries it until crisp outside and richly nutty inside.
35 min prep 15 min cook 55 min rest
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Moisten the fine bulgur with half a cup of hot water and let it stand for 15 minutes.
Grate the onion and garlic, squeeze out their juice, and add them to the bulgur.
Add the ground beef, spices, and salt, then knead for 10 minutes until the mixture no longer sticks to your hands.
Break off finger thick pieces and shape them onto skewers or by hand into long koftes.
Cook over well burned embers for 12 minutes, turning each side for 4 minutes.
Rest for 5 minutes and serve with onion piyaz and roasted peppers.
💡 Tip: Open the outer mixture with wet hands; bulgur worked with dry hands can crack.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with lemon, parsley, and ayran.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~380
kcal calories
26
g protein
28
g carbs
16
g fat
0.9g
Sugar
0.9g
Fiber
446.2mg
Sodium
6.6g
Saturated fat
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.
Very filling, for a really hungry day
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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