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This recipe may contain allergensOrman Kebabı
Medium 1 hr 40 min~430 kcal 10/10
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Kirikkale Tuvalak
Fine bulgur and beef are worked into tiny dumplings, then finished with tomato paste, mint, and browned butter.
Hard⏱️ 1 hr 40 min📖 1 min readServes 6~420 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
55 min prep 45 min cook
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- #Budget-Friendly
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Timeline
Total 1 h 40 min- Prep55 min
- Cooking45 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
For the meatballs
- 2 cup(~400 ml) Fine bulgur
- 300 g Cubed beef
- 1 Onion
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Flour
- 1.5 dessert spoon(~15 ml) Salt
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
For cooking
- 7 cup(~1400 ml) Water
For the sauce
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Butter
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Tomato paste
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Dried mint
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Red pepper flakes
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Instructions
- 1
Chop the cubed beef very finely or pound it to a minced texture.
- 2
Add the fine bulgur, grated onion, flour, salt, and black pepper to the meat.
- 3
Knead the mixture for 12 minutes until it becomes paste-like.
12 min12:00 - 4
Wet your hands and roll the mixture into marble-size meatballs.
- 5
Boil the water in a wide pot and cook the meatballs for 25 minutes, until the bulgur softens.
25 min25:00 - 6
Fry the tomato paste, dried mint, and red pepper flakes in butter for 2 minutes.
2 min02:00 - 7
Drizzle the sauce over the tuvalak and serve hot.
💡 Tip: Kneading the meatball mixture for a long time helps the bulgur cook without falling apart.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve on a wide plate with garlicky yogurt and dried mint butter.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Iron
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~420
kcal calories
22
g protein
48
g carbs
14
g fat
Protein 22%Carbs 47%Fat 31%
GI 42 · Low GIGL 20 · High GL
1.2g
Sugar
1.6g
Fiber
1244.9mg
Sodium
5.1g
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.
Estimated satiety (per serving)
9/10Very filling, for a really hungry day
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Milk
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 Kirikkale Tuvalak make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Kirikkale Tuvalak take?
Prep 55 minutes, cooking 45 minutes; 100 minutes in total.Is Kirikkale Tuvalak difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Kirikkale Tuvalak have?
Approximately 420 kcal per serving. Protein: 22g, carbs: 48g, fat: 14g.Which allergens does Kirikkale Tuvalak contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Kirikkale Tuvalak need?
This recipe needs 11 ingredients.Is Kirikkale Tuvalak filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 9/10; keeps you full for a long time, made for a very hungry day. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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