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Easy 1 hr 41 min~340 kcal 5/10
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Lesçalnik
A Nevsehir yufka pie filled with green lentils, onion, mint, and butter, rooted in Mustafapasa exchange-community cooking.
Hard⏱️ 13 hr 10 min📖 1 min readServes 6~410 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
20 min prep 50 min cook 720 min rest
- #Budget-Friendly
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 13 h 10 min- Prep20 min
- Resting/Marinating12 h
- Cooking50 min
Ingredients
6 servings
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Börek için
- 5 pcs Yufka sheets
For the filling
- 2 glass(~400 ml) Green lentils
- 1 pcs Yellow onion
- 4 tbsp(~60 ml) Vegetable oil
- 1 glass(~200 ml) Water
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Dried mint
For the layers
- 90 g Butter
General
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Salt
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Soak the green lentils in plenty of water for 12 hours.
12 hr720:00 - 2
Drain the lentils and boil them in clean water for 18 minutes, leaving them slightly firm.
18 min18:00 - 3
Dice the onion small and soften it in the vegetable oil for 6 minutes.
6 min06:00 - 4
Add the boiled lentils, water, salt, and black pepper to the onion and bring the filling together over low heat for 10 minutes.
10 min10:00 - 5
Let the filling cool until warm, then stir in the dried mint.
- 6
Place three yufka sheets in the tray, brushing each with melted butter, then spread the lentil filling over them.
- 7
Cover with the remaining yufka sheets, brush with butter, and bake in a 195°C oven for 28 minutes.
28 min28:00 - 8
Rest the lescalnik for 8 minutes, then slice.
8 min08:00
💡 Tip: Do not overboil the green lentils; a 1 mm firm center keeps the yufka base from getting wet in the oven.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Slice lescalnik warm and set it on an afternoon table with optional strong tea and hot pepper pickles.
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Nutrition (per serving)
~410
kcal calories
14
g protein
50
g carbs
17
g fat
Protein 14%Carbs 49%Fat 37%
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
- 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 Lesçalnik make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Lesçalnik take?
Prep 20 minutes, cooking 50 minutes, including 720 minutes of passive resting; 790 minutes in total.Is Lesçalnik difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Lesçalnik have?
Approximately 410 kcal per serving. Protein: 14g, carbs: 50g, fat: 17g.Which allergens does Lesçalnik contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Lesçalnik need?
This recipe needs 9 ingredients.
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