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Yaprak Sarma
Hard 1 hr 45 min~280 kcal 5/10
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Mugla Mullet
A Mugla coastal dish of whole mullet filled with rice, herbs, currants, and pine nuts, then baked until tender.
Hard⏱️ 1 hr 20 min📖 1 min readServes 4~430 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
35 min prep 45 min cook
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Timeline
Total 1 h 20 min- Prep35 min
- Cooking45 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
For the fish
- 1.2 kg Mullet
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Lemon juice
For the filling
- 1 cup(~200 ml) Rice
- 2 Onions
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Pine nuts
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Currants
- 0.5 bunch Parsley
- 0.3 bunch Dill
General
- 5 tbsp(~75 ml) Olive oil
- 1.2 dessert spoon(~12 ml) Salt
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Clean the mullet, gently open the area around the bones, and rub the inside with salt and lemon.
- 2
Soften the onions in olive oil for 6 minutes.
6 min06:00 - 3
Add the rice, pine nuts, and currants, then toast for 4 minutes.
4 min04:00 - 4
Add half a cup of hot water and cook the stuffing for 8 minutes, leaving the rice firm.
8 min08:00 - 5
Stir the herbs and seasoning into the stuffing and let it cool until lukewarm.
- 6
Fill the belly of the mullet with the stuffing and tie it loosely with kitchen twine.
- 7
Bake the fish in a 190°C oven for 35 minutes.
35 min35:00 - 8
Let it rest for 10 minutes, then slice and serve.
10 min10:00
💡 Tip: Do not overfill the mullet; the rice swells as it cooks and can split the fish skin.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with lemon wedges, arugula, and a green salad dressed with olive oil.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Iron
- Vitamin C
- Folate
Nutrition (per serving)
~430
kcal calories
32
g protein
34
g carbs
18
g fat
Protein 30%Carbs 32%Fat 38%
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
- 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 Mugla Mullet make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Mugla Mullet take?
Prep 35 minutes, cooking 45 minutes; 80 minutes in total.Is Mugla Mullet difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Mugla Mullet have?
Approximately 430 kcal per serving. Protein: 32g, carbs: 34g, fat: 18g.Which allergens does Mugla Mullet contain?
This recipe contains Seafood, Tree nuts. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Mugla Mullet need?
This recipe needs 11 ingredients.
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