Lamb, green plums, and tiny bulgur dumplings make a tart Mardin stew.
45 min prep 78 min cook
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Soak the fine bulgur with red pepper flakes, black pepper, and 0.5 cup of hot water for 10 minutes.
Add the egg and flour to the bulgur and knead for 6 minutes.
Roll chickpea-sized balls from the bulgur mixture.
Brown the diced lamb in olive oil for 8 minutes.
Add 6 cups of hot water and half the salt to the meat and cook for 35 minutes.
Add the green plums and bulgur balls to the pot.
Add the remaining hot water and salt and cook for 15 minutes.
Finely slice the scallions and add them during the last 4 minutes.
💡 Tip: Add the plums after the meat has softened so the fruit gives sourness without falling apart.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with bulgur pilaf and cacik with fresh mint.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~410
kcal calories
28
g protein
32
g carbs
18
g fat
8.4g
Sugar
1.8g
Fiber
1267.6mg
Sodium
13.2g
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.
Very filling, for a really hungry day
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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