This Kayseri-style pilaf combines green lentils, bulgur, and pastirma in a hearty one-pot dish.
12 min prep 22 min cook 52 min rest
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Rinse the green lentils, boil them for 15 minutes so they stay firm, then drain.
Rinse the bulgur and cut the beef pastirma into large pieces.
Cook the onion in butter for 6 minutes, then add the bulgur and stir for 3 minutes.
Add the lentils, hot water, and salt, then cook over low heat for 15 minutes.
Place the beef pastirma on top of the pilaf and warm it with the steam for 3 minutes.
Rest the pilaf for 10 minutes so the beef pastirma fat passes into the grains.
💡 Tip: Adding the beef pastirma in the last 5 minutes keeps its spice coating from toughening.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve the lentil bulgur pilaf on a hot plate and lift the beef pastirma slices onto the top.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~312
kcal calories
17
g protein
31
g carbs
12
g fat
2.4g
Sugar
15g
Fiber
821.2mg
Sodium
0.7g
Saturated 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.
Very filling, for a really hungry day
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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