Fine bulgur dough wraps a spiced beef filling before poaching into large regional dumplings.
55 min prep 35 min cook
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Soak the bulgur and semolina in hot water for 15 minutes.
Add the flour and salt, then knead the dough for 10 minutes.
Finely chop the onion and saute in olive oil for 6 minutes.
Add the ground beef, pepper paste, and red pepper flakes, then cook for 8 minutes.
Take large walnut-sized pieces of bulgur dough and hollow them out.
Fill with the beef mixture and close the koftes.
Boil the kutilk in salted boiling water for 18-20 minutes.
Drain and serve with pepper oil or yogurt.
💡 Tip: Long kneading of the bulgur dough reduces cracking during boiling.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with garlic yogurt or pepper butter.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~410
kcal calories
22
g protein
54
g carbs
12
g fat
1.9g
Sugar
1.3g
Fiber
833.9mg
Sodium
5.6g
Saturated fat
⚠️ Nutrition data match is limited for this recipe (78%); values are estimates.
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.
Strong satiety, counts as a main meal
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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