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Hard 1 hr~520 kcal 9/10
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Kirsehir Cirleme
Lamb, chickpeas, sun-dried apricots, and grape molasses simmer into a sweet-savory wedding dish from Kirsehir.
Hard⏱️ 2 hr 30 min📖 1 min readServes 6~540 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
30 min prep 120 min cook
- #High Protein
- #For Guests
- #Winter
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Timeline
Total 2 h 30 min- Prep30 min
- Cooking2 h
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
- 700 g Diced lamb
- 2 cup(~400 ml) Cooked chickpeas
- 400 g Sun-dried apricots
- 0.8 cup(~160 ml) Grape molasses
- 1 Onion
- 3 tbsp(~45 ml) Butter
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Tomato paste
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Red pepper flakes
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Salt
- 4 cup(~800 ml) Meat stock
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Instructions
- 1
Sear the lamb in a pot with half the butter for 8 minutes.
8 min08:00 - 2
Add the meat stock and cook the meat for 70 minutes, until tender.
1 hr 10 min70:00 - 3
In a separate pan, brown the onion in the remaining butter for 6 minutes.
6 min06:00 - 4
Add the tomato paste, red pepper flakes, black pepper and salt to the onion.
- 5
Add the cooked chickpeas and onion mixture to the meat.
- 6
Add the sun-dried apricots and grape molasses.
- 7
Cook the stew over low heat for 25 minutes, without letting the apricots fall apart.
25 min25:00
💡 Tip: Adding the apricots in the final stage keeps the pieces intact while they soften.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with plain rice pilaf and yogurt.
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)
~540
kcal calories
32
g protein
58
g carbs
20
g fat
Protein 24%Carbs 43%Fat 33%
GI 32 · Low GIGL 19 · Medium GL
19.5g
Sugar
6g
Fiber
1307.6mg
Sodium
16g
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)
10/10Very filling, for a really hungry day
This recipe may contain allergens
- 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 Kirsehir Cirleme make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Kirsehir Cirleme take?
Prep 30 minutes, cooking 120 minutes; 150 minutes in total.Is Kirsehir Cirleme difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Kirsehir Cirleme have?
Approximately 540 kcal per serving. Protein: 32g, carbs: 58g, fat: 20g.Which allergens does Kirsehir Cirleme contain?
This recipe contains Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Kirsehir Cirleme need?
This recipe needs 11 ingredients.Is Kirsehir Cirleme filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 10/10; 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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