A regional Turkish pot dish from Corum with grape leaves, legumes, bulgur, onion, tomato paste, and herbs.
25 min prep 55 min cook 480 min rest
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Soak the chickpeas, green lentils, and dried split fava beans in separate bowls for 8 hours.
Tear the vine leaves into large pieces; if they are brined, soak them in water for 10 minutes and drain.
Chop the onions and soften them in butter and olive oil for 7 minutes.
Add the tomato paste, pepper paste, salt, and black pepper, and fry for 3 minutes.
Add the drained legumes, bulgur, and vine leaves to the pot, then pour in enough hot water to barely cover them.
Cook over low heat for 45 minutes, until the legumes are no longer firm.
Mix the strained yogurt with crushed garlic, chop the dill, and serve them optionally alongside the dish.
💡 Tip: If using brined vine leaves, reduce the salt; Corum-style yirtmac gets its tang from the leaves, and excess salt makes it heavy.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve yirtmac as a regional main dish with optional garlic yogurt, pickles, and ayran.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~329
kcal calories
14
g protein
48
g carbs
9
g 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.
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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