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Hard 1 hr~520 kcal 9/10
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Mus Herse
A hearty Mus dish of wheat, bone-in beef, chickpeas, and butter simmered until the grains and meat bind into a rich ceremonial pilaf.
Hard⏱️ 3 hr 30 min📖 1 min readServes 6~560 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
30 min prep 180 min cook
- #High Protein
- #For Guests
- #Winter
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Timeline
Total 3 h 30 min- Prep30 min
- Cooking3 h
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
Herse için
- 2 glass(~400 ml) Ashure wheat
- 800 g Bone-in beef
- 1 glass(~200 ml) Boiled chickpeas
- 7 glass(~1400 ml) Water
For the topping
- 80 g Butter
General
- 1.5 dessert spoon(~15 ml) Salt
For serving
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Rinse the ashure wheat, soak it in hot water for 30 minutes, then drain.
30 min30:00 - 2
Put the bone-in beef and water in a pot and skim off the foam when it boils.
- 3
Cook the meat for 90 minutes, until it is tender enough to pull from the bone.
1 hr 30 min90:00 - 4
Remove the meat from the pot, separate it from the bones, and tear it into large fibers.
- 5
Add the wheat to the meat broth and cook for 55 minutes, until the grains open.
55 min55:00 - 6
Add the shredded meat, boiled chickpeas, and salt, then stir for 30 minutes until thickened.
30 min30:00 - 7
Foam the butter in a pan and serve the wheat and meat mixture with black pepper and hot butter.
2 min02:00
💡 Tip: Cook the wheat long enough to release its starch without crushing it; using a blender turns herse from a pilaf-like dish into a mushy soup.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Drizzle with hot butter and serve at a crowded winter table with pickles and ayran if desired.
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)
~560
kcal calories
34
g protein
58
g carbs
22
g fat
Protein 24%Carbs 41%Fat 35%
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 Mus Herse make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Mus Herse take?
Prep 30 minutes, cooking 180 minutes; 210 minutes in total.Is Mus Herse difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Mus Herse have?
Approximately 560 kcal per serving. Protein: 34g, carbs: 58g, fat: 22g.Which allergens does Mus Herse contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Mus Herse need?
This recipe needs 7 ingredients.
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