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This recipe may contain allergensOrman Kebabı
Medium 1 hr 40 min~430 kcal 10/10
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Nigde Ditme
A central Anatolian dish of chopped salted vine leaves simmered with lamb mince, onions, bulgur, tomato paste, and lemon.
Medium⏱️ 2 hr 25 min📖 1 min readServes 4~360 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
25 min prep 45 min cook 75 min rest
- #One-Pot
- #Budget-Friendly
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Timeline
Total 2 h 25 min- Prep25 min
- Resting/Marinating1 h 15 min
- Cooking45 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
For shredding
- 500 g Brined vine leaves
- 300 g Minced lamb
- 4 pcs Onions
- 0.8 tea glass(~80 ml) Fine bulgur
- 1.5 tbsp(~23 ml) Tomato paste
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Butter
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Lemon juice
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Red pepper flakes
General
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Salt
For serving
- 200 g Strained yogurt
For cooking
- 1.5 glass(~300 ml) Water
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Instructions
- 1
Soak the vine leaves in warm water for 20 minutes, drain, and chop finely.
20 min20:00 - 2
Finely dice the onions and saute in butter for 9 minutes, until softened.
9 min09:00 - 3
Add the minced lamb and cook for 7 minutes, until its color changes.
7 min07:00 - 4
Add the tomato paste and red pepper flakes and stir for 2 minutes, until fragrant.
2 min02:00 - 5
Add the chopped vine leaves, bulgur, lemon juice, salt, and water.
- 6
Cook the leaf dish over low heat for 27 minutes, until the bulgur is tender.
27 min27:00 - 7
Rest the pot for 10 minutes and serve hot with strained yogurt.
10 min10:00
💡 Tip: If using brined vine leaves, taste them first; soaking very salty leaves in warm water for 20 minutes balances the final seasoning.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot like a Nigde home-cooking plate with garlicky yogurt and bulgur pilaf if desired.
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- Protein source
- Iron
- Calcium
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~360
kcal calories
20
g protein
36
g carbs
16
g fat
Protein 22%Carbs 39%Fat 39%
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 Nigde Ditme make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Nigde Ditme take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 45 minutes, including 75 minutes of passive resting; 145 minutes in total.Is Nigde Ditme difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Nigde Ditme have?
Approximately 360 kcal per serving. Protein: 20g, carbs: 36g, fat: 16g.Which allergens does Nigde Ditme contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Nigde Ditme need?
This recipe needs 11 ingredients.
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