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İzmir Kabak Çiçeği Dolması
Medium 55 min~138 kcal 3/10
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Stuffed Mussels
Mussels are filled with spiced rice, onion, currants, and pine nuts, then served with lemon as Istanbul street food.
Hard⏱️ 1 hr 30 min📖 1 min readServes 6~340 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
55 min prep 35 min cook
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Timeline
Total 1 h 30 min- Prep55 min
- Cooking35 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
For the mussels
- 24 Cleaned mussels
For the rice filling
- 1.5 cup(~300 ml) Rice
- 2 Onions
- 0.5 tea glass(~50 ml) Olive oil
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Pine nuts
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Currants
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Allspice
- 0.3 tsp(~1.5 ml) Cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
General
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Salt
For cooking
- 1.5 cup(~300 ml) Water
For serving
- 2 Lemons
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Instructions
- 1
Wash the rice and soak it in warm water for 15 minutes.
15 min15:00 - 2
Soften the onion in olive oil for 6 minutes, add the pine nuts, and stir for 2 minutes.
2 min02:00 - 3
Add the rice, currants, allspice, cinnamon, black pepper, and salt, then fry for 4 minutes.
4 min04:00 - 4
Add half of the water and cook for 8 minutes, keeping the rice firm.
8 min08:00 - 5
Fill the mussels loosely with the stuffed rice and close them.
- 6
Arrange them in a pot, add the remaining water, and cook over low heat for 20 minutes.
20 min20:00 - 7
Cool the mussels and serve with lemon wedges.
💡 Tip: Separate any open or broken mussels; for home safety, cleaned mussels from a trusted fishmonger are the most practical choice.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve with lemon wedges as a meze plate, with optional arugula and cold ayran.
Nutrition (per serving)
~340
kcal calories
12
g protein
45
g carbs
12
g fat
Protein 14%Carbs 54%Fat 32%
5.7g
Sugar
2.7g
Fiber
782.6mg
Sodium
1.4g
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.
Estimated satiety (per serving)
4/10Moderate satiety, fine between meals
This recipe may contain allergens
- Seafood
- Tree nuts
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 Stuffed Mussels make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Stuffed Mussels take?
Prep 55 minutes, cooking 35 minutes; 90 minutes in total.Is Stuffed Mussels difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Stuffed Mussels have?
Approximately 340 kcal per serving. Protein: 12g, carbs: 45g, fat: 12g.Which allergens does Stuffed Mussels contain?
This recipe contains Seafood, Tree nuts. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Stuffed Mussels need?
This recipe needs 12 ingredients.Is Stuffed Mussels filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 4/10; moderately filling, suitable between meals. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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