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Medium 1 hr 5 min~500 kcal 9/10
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Malatya Girik
Regional Turkish bulgur and beef meatballs simmered in a buttery tomato broth.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr 10 min📖 1 min readServes 5~390 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
35 min prep 35 min cook
- #One-Pot
- #Budget-Friendly
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Timeline
Total 1 h 10 min- Prep35 min
- Cooking35 min
Ingredients
5 servings
Quick:
For the meatballs
- 2 su bardağı(~400 ml) Fine bulgur
- 300 gr Minced beef
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Flour
- 1 adet Onion
For the sauce
- 1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) Pepper paste
- 1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) Tomato paste
- 35 gr Butter
- 1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) Vegetable oil
- 5 su bardağı(~1000 ml) Water
For the spice mix
- 0.8 çay kaşığı(~4 ml) Red pepper flakes
General
- 1.2 tatlı kaşığı(~12 ml) Salt
For serving
- 0.3 demet Parsley
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Instructions
- 1
Moisten the fine bulgur with 1 cup hot water, cover, and wait 12 minutes.
12 min12:00 - 2
Grate the onion and finely chop the parsley.
- 3
Knead the bulgur, mince, flour, onion, half the salt, and red pepper flakes for 10 minutes.
10 min10:00 - 4
Shape the mixture into small oval kofte.
- 5
Heat the butter and vegetable oil in a pot, then fry the tomato paste and pepper paste for 3 minutes.
3 min03:00 - 6
Add the water and remaining salt and bring to a boil.
- 7
Drop the kofte into the sauce and cook over medium low heat for 25 minutes.
25 min25:00 - 8
Finish Malatya girik with parsley and serve with yogurt.
💡 Tip: After moistening the bulgur with hot water, rest it for 12 minutes; if it stays dry the kofte crack, and if it takes too much water they lose shape.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve Malatya girik with yogurt, finely chopped parsley, and optional sumac onions.
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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
- Folate
Nutrition (per serving)
~390
kcal calories
22
g protein
48
g carbs
12
g fat
Protein 23%Carbs 49%Fat 28%
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 Malatya Girik make?
This recipe serves 5.How long does Malatya Girik take?
Prep 35 minutes, cooking 35 minutes; 70 minutes in total.Is Malatya Girik difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Malatya Girik have?
Approximately 390 kcal per serving. Protein: 22g, carbs: 48g, fat: 12g.Which allergens does Malatya Girik contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Malatya Girik need?
This recipe needs 12 ingredients.
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