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Tavuklu Keşkek
Hard 12 hr~480 kcal 8/10
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Mugla Keskek
Soaked wheat and chicken cook slowly into a thick ceremonial Turkish dish finished with paprika butter.
Hard⏱️ 26 hr 20 min📖 1 min readServes 8~470 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
20 min prep 120 min cook 1440 min rest
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Timeline
Total 1 d 2 h- Prep20 min
- Resting/Marinating1 d
- Cooking2 h
Ingredients
8 servings
Quick:
- 3 glass(~600 ml) Cracked wheat
- 1 kg Chicken thighs
- 10 glass(~2000 ml) Water
- 4 tbsp(~60 ml) Butter
- 1.5 dessert spoon(~15 ml) Salt
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Sweet paprika
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Instructions
- 1
Soak the wheat overnight in plenty of water.
24 hr1440:00 - 2
Place the chicken and wheat in a pot with the water.
- 3
Cook the mixture over low heat for 90 minutes, until the wheat opens.
1 hr 30 min90:00 - 4
Remove the chicken and shred it.
- 5
Return the shredded chicken to the pot and beat the mixture for 20 minutes to thicken.
20 min20:00 - 6
Add the salt and black pepper.
- 7
Heat the butter with the paprika for 1 minute.
1 min01:00 - 8
Serve the keskek hot with the red pepper butter.
💡 Tip: Soaking the wheat overnight helps the grains open faster during the long cook.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with red pepper butter drizzled over the top.
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
Nutrition (per serving)
~470
kcal calories
28
g protein
55
g carbs
15
g fat
Protein 24%Carbs 47%Fat 29%
GI 9 · Low GIGL 5 · Low GL
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
- Milk
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 Keskek make?
This recipe serves 8.How long does Mugla Keskek take?
Prep 20 minutes, cooking 120 minutes, including 1440 minutes of passive resting; 1580 minutes in total.Is Mugla Keskek difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Mugla Keskek have?
Approximately 470 kcal per serving. Protein: 28g, carbs: 55g, fat: 15g.Which allergens does Mugla Keskek contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Mugla Keskek need?
This recipe needs 7 ingredients.
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