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Medium 1 hr 15 min~228 kcal 6/10
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Mersin Topalak
A Turkish Mediterranean soup-stew with tiny bulgur and beef meatballs, chickpeas, tomato paste, mint, and warm broth.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr 30 min📖 1 min readServes 6~374 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
40 min prep 45 min cook 5 min rest
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Timeline
Total 1 h 30 min- Prep40 min
- Resting/Marinating5 min
- Cooking45 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
For the meatballs
- 1.2 su bardağı(~240 ml) Fine bulgur
- 300 gr Minced beef
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Flour
- 1 adet Egg
- 1 adet Yellow onion
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
General
- 1.4 tatlı kaşığı(~14 ml) Salt
For the soup
- 1.5 su bardağı(~300 ml) Cooked chickpeas
- 1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) Tomato paste
- 1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) Pepper paste
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Vegetable oil
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Dried mint
- 7 su bardağı(~1400 ml) Water
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Instructions
- 1
Soak the fine bulgur with half a cup of hot water for 10 minutes until swollen.
10 min10:00 - 2
Add the minced beef, flour, egg, grated onion, half the salt, and black pepper to the swollen bulgur.
- 3
Knead the mixture for 6 minutes and roll chickpea-sized meatballs.
6 min06:00 - 4
Toast the tomato paste and pepper paste in the vegetable oil for 3 minutes.
3 min03:00 - 5
Add the water, cooked chickpeas, dried mint, and remaining salt to the pot and boil for 10 minutes.
10 min10:00 - 6
Drop the topalak meatballs into the boiling liquid and cook for 25 minutes without letting them fall apart.
25 min25:00 - 7
Rest the pot for 5 minutes and serve hot without crushing the topalak.
5 min05:00
💡 Tip: Do not make the topalak meatballs larger than chickpeas; if they are too big, the outside cooks while the bulgur stays hard inside.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve Mersin topalak hot like a main soup with optional lemon, pickled peppers, and plain yogurt.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Iron
- Vitamin B12
- Fiber
Nutrition (per serving)
~374
kcal calories
21
g protein
50
g carbs
10
g fat
Protein 22%Carbs 53%Fat 25%
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
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 Mersin Topalak make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Mersin Topalak take?
Prep 40 minutes, cooking 45 minutes, including 5 minutes of passive resting; 90 minutes in total.Is Mersin Topalak difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Mersin Topalak have?
Approximately 374 kcal per serving. Protein: 21g, carbs: 50g, fat: 10g.Which allergens does Mersin Topalak contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Egg. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Mersin Topalak need?
This recipe needs 13 ingredients.
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