A Mardin lamb stew with dried black plums, grape molasses, lemon, onion, and warm spices.
25 min prep 60 min cook
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Brown the diced lamb in olive oil for 9 minutes, until it takes on color.
Coarsely chop the onions, add them to the meat, and soften for 6 minutes.
Add the bay leaves, allspice, cinnamon, salt, black pepper, and hot water.
Cover the pot and soften the meat over low heat for 42 minutes.
Add the dried black plums and cook for 10 minutes, until they swell in the sauce.
Mix the grape molasses and lemon juice, add to the pot, and cook for 4 minutes until a glossy sauce forms.
Serve the sweet-sour stew with bulgur pilaf and optional yogurt.
💡 Tip: Leave the molasses and lemon until the end; adding them early slows the meat from softening and over-caramelizes the sauce.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve incasiye as a Mardin-style main plate with plain bulgur pilaf, parsley, and optional yogurt.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~470
kcal calories
31
g protein
37
g carbs
22
g 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.
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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