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Malatya Cherry Leaf Sarma

Name: Malatya Kiraz Yaprağı Sarması
Prep time: 75 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 125 min
Yield: 8 porsiyon
Cuisine: Türk Mutfağı
Ingredients: 500 gr Kiraz yaprağı; 3 su bardağı Yarma; 1.5 kg Yoğurt; 1 adet Yumurta sarısı; 2 yemek kaşığı Un; 1 yemek kaşığı Erik ekşisi; 4 adet Soğan; 4 yemek kaşığı Tereyağı; 1 tatlı kaşığı Tuz

Cracked wheat dough wraps in cherry leaves and cooks in a tangy yogurt sauce.

Hard⏱️ 2 hr 5 min📖 1 min readServes 8~340 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation

75 min prep 50 min cook

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Total 2 h 5 min

Prep1 h 15 min
Cooking50 min

Ingredients

8 servings

Quick:

500 g Cherry leaves
3 glass(~600 ml) Cracked wheat
1.5 kg Yogurt
1 pcs Egg yolk
2 tbsp(~30 ml) Flour
1 tbsp(~15 ml) Sour plum syrup
4 pcs Onions
4 tbsp(~60 ml) Butter
1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Salt

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Instructions

1
Knead the cracked wheat with salt and water into a soft dough-like mixture.
2
Soften the cherry leaves in hot water for 5 minutes.
5 min
05:00
3
Place a hazelnut-sized piece of dough on each leaf and roll it thin like a pencil.
4
Arrange the rolls in a pot and add enough hot water to cover them.
5
Boil the rolls for 25 minutes until tender.
25 min
25:00
6
Cook the yogurt, flour, egg yolk, and sour plum syrup over low heat, stirring constantly.
10 min
10:00
7
Transfer the rolls into the yogurt sauce and cook 10 more minutes with onion butter.
10 min
10:00

💡 Tip: Stirring the yogurt sauce constantly lets the egg thicken it without curdling.

🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot in a deep plate with caramelized onion butter.

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Nutrition (per serving)

⚠️ Estimated, 67% match

~340

kcal calories

g protein

g carbs

g fat

Protein 14%Carbs 55%Fat 31%

GI 38 · Low GIGL 18 · Medium GL

11.1g

Sugar

Fiber

715.3mg

Sodium

7.7g

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.

Satiety (per serving)

5/10

Moderate satiety, fine between meals

This recipe may contain allergens

Gluten
Milk
Egg
Tree nuts

Author-declared: Recipe author declared Tree nuts but our matcher did not find it in the ingredient list. May come from brand or variety.

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FAQ

How many servings does Malatya Cherry Leaf Sarma make?
This recipe serves 8.
How long does Malatya Cherry Leaf Sarma take?
Prep 75 minutes, cooking 50 minutes; 125 minutes in total.
Is Malatya Cherry Leaf Sarma difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.
How many calories does Malatya Cherry Leaf Sarma have?
Approximately 340 kcal per serving. Protein: 12g, carbs: 48g, fat: 12g.
Which allergens does Malatya Cherry Leaf Sarma contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk, Egg, Tree nuts. Check it against your dietary needs.
How many ingredients does Malatya Cherry Leaf Sarma need?
This recipe needs 9 ingredients.
Is Malatya Cherry Leaf Sarma filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 5/10; moderately filling, suitable between meals. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.

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Instructions

Knead the cracked wheat with salt and water into a soft dough-like mixture.

Soften the cherry leaves in hot water for 5 minutes.

5 min

05:00

Place a hazelnut-sized piece of dough on each leaf and roll it thin like a pencil.

Arrange the rolls in a pot and add enough hot water to cover them.

Boil the rolls for 25 minutes until tender.

25 min

25:00

Cook the yogurt, flour, egg yolk, and sour plum syrup over low heat, stirring constantly.

10 min

10:00

Transfer the rolls into the yogurt sauce and cook 10 more minutes with onion butter.

10 min

10:00

FAQ

How many servings does Malatya Cherry Leaf Sarma make?

This recipe serves 8.

How long does Malatya Cherry Leaf Sarma take?

Prep 75 minutes, cooking 50 minutes; 125 minutes in total.

Is Malatya Cherry Leaf Sarma difficult?

This recipe is rated hard.

How many calories does Malatya Cherry Leaf Sarma have?

Approximately 340 kcal per serving. Protein: 12g, carbs: 48g, fat: 12g.

Which allergens does Malatya Cherry Leaf Sarma contain?

This recipe contains Gluten, Milk, Egg, Tree nuts. Check it against your dietary needs.

How many ingredients does Malatya Cherry Leaf Sarma need?

This recipe needs 9 ingredients.

Is Malatya Cherry Leaf Sarma filling?

Satiety bar per serving is 5/10; moderately filling, suitable between meals. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.

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