This Malatya Sarma fills tart cherry leaves with rice, creating a delicate eastern pot dish that feels aromatic, slender, and gently sour.
35 min prep 30 min cook 5 min rest
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Boil the cherry leaves for 5 minutes and drain; if using brined leaves, rinse them in warm water to remove excess salt.
Mix the kofta bulgur and cracked wheat in a bowl, pour over 1 cup hot water, cover for 15 minutes, then add flour and salt and knead until a nonsticky elastic texture forms.
Lay one leaf vein-side up, place a hazelnut-size bit of filling in the center, and roll tightly as thin as a cigarette; prepare all leaves the same way.
In a wide pot, whisk the yogurt with egg and 1 tablespoon flour until foamy, then bring it close to a boil over low heat while stirring constantly so it does not curdle.
Arrange the rolls in the yogurt sauce, add just enough hot water without covering them fully, and cook over low heat for 20 minutes.
Before serving, saute the finely chopped onion in butter until pink, drizzle over the rolls, rest for 5 minutes, and serve.
💡 Tip: Trim thick veins from the leaves so they roll without tearing.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve warm with lemon drizzled over the top.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~194
kcal calories
4
g protein
28
g carbs
7
g fat
7.3g
Sugar
0.5g
Fiber
1063.5mg
Sodium
9.9g
Saturated fat
⚠️ Nutrition data match is limited for this recipe (67%); values are estimates.
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.
Strong satiety, counts as a main meal
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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