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Hard 1 hr 50 min~380 kcal 6/10
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Maras Cos Borek
Kahramanmaras-style tiny beef dumplings served with garlic yogurt and red pepper butter, close to a regional manti.
Hard⏱️ 1 hr 25 min📖 1 min readServes 6~440 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
48 min prep 22 min cook 15 min rest
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Timeline
Total 1 h 25 min- Prep48 min
- Resting/Marinating15 min
- Cooking22 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
For the dough
- 3.5 glass(~700 ml) Flour
- 1 pcs Egg
- 0.9 glass(~180 ml) Water
General
- 1.4 dessert spoon(~14 ml) Salt
For the filling
- 280 g Minced beef
- 1 pcs Yellow onion
- 0.3 bunch Parsley
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
- 0.7 tsp(~3.5 ml) Red pepper flakes
For the sauce
- 2 glass(~400 ml) Strained yogurt
- 3 clove Garlic
For the topping
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Butter
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Dried mint
- 0.8 tsp(~4 ml) Ground red pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Knead a firm dough with the flour, egg, water, and half of the salt.
- 2
Cover the dough and rest it for 15 minutes.
15 min15:00 - 3
Mix the minced beef with the grated onion, chopped parsley, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and the remaining salt for the filling.
- 4
Roll the dough out thinly, cut it into 3-centimeter squares, add filling, and close each piece into a triangle.
- 5
Cook the dumplings in boiling salted water for 9 to 10 minutes, then drain.
10 min10:00 - 6
Stir the strained yogurt with the crushed garlic.
- 7
Foam the dried mint and ground red pepper in the butter for 45 seconds.
45 sec00:45 - 8
Transfer the cos borek to plates and serve with the garlic yogurt and pepper butter.
💡 Tip: Do not cut the squares larger than 3 centimeters; oversized dumplings feel heavy under the yogurt and lose the bite-size Maras character.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve cos borek hot with garlic yogurt, pepper butter, and optional Maras pepper.
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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
- Calcium
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B12
- Folate
Nutrition (per serving)
~440
kcal calories
23
g protein
52
g carbs
16
g fat
Protein 21%Carbs 47%Fat 32%
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
- Egg
- 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 Maras Cos Borek make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Maras Cos Borek take?
Prep 48 minutes, cooking 22 minutes, including 15 minutes of passive resting; 85 minutes in total.Is Maras Cos Borek difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Maras Cos Borek have?
Approximately 440 kcal per serving. Protein: 23g, carbs: 52g, fat: 16g.Which allergens does Maras Cos Borek contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Egg, Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Maras Cos Borek need?
This recipe needs 14 ingredients.
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