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Hard 1 hr~520 kcal 9/10
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Suhut Keskek
An Afyonkarahisar ceremonial keskek made by slow-cooking cracked wheat, chickpeas, and meat until the grains and fibers merge.
Hard⏱️ 16 hr 30 min📖 1 min readServes 8~620 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
30 min prep 240 min cook 720 min rest
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Timeline
Total 16 h 30 min- Prep30 min
- Resting/Marinating12 h
- Cooking4 h
Ingredients
8 servings
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For the keşkek
- 3 glass(~600 ml) Cracked wheat
- 1 glass(~200 ml) Chickpeas
- 900 g Beef neck
- 10 glass(~2000 ml) Hot water
General
- 2 dessert spoon(~20 ml) Salt
For the topping
- 4 tbsp(~60 ml) Butter
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Ground red pepper
For serving
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Soak the cracked wheat and chickpeas in separate bowls of cold water for 12 hours.
12 hr720:00 - 2
Drain the wheat and chickpeas, then place them in a heavy bottomed pot with the beef neck, hot water, and half of the salt.
- 3
Cook the pot in a 160°C oven for 3 hours, adding half a cup of hot water if the liquid drops.
3 hr180:00 - 4
Separate the meat from the bone and tough connective tissue, then return it to the pot.
- 5
Beat and stir the keskek with a wooden spoon for 45 minutes, until the meat fibers blend into the wheat.
45 min45:00 - 6
Melt the butter in a pan and foam the ground red pepper for 1 minute.
1 min01:00 - 7
Transfer the keskek to a serving plate and drizzle the pepper butter and black pepper over it.
💡 Tip: If you do not have a stone oven, use a cast iron pot; if the lid does not close well in a home oven, the wheat loses water fast and will not open into fibers while beaten.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve keskek hot on a wide plate, drizzle with pepper butter, and offer pickles and ayran if desired like a wedding dish.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Iron
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~620
kcal calories
35
g protein
70
g carbs
22
g fat
Protein 23%Carbs 45%Fat 32%
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 Suhut Keskek make?
This recipe serves 8.How long does Suhut Keskek take?
Prep 30 minutes, cooking 240 minutes, including 720 minutes of passive resting; 990 minutes in total.Is Suhut Keskek difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Suhut Keskek have?
Approximately 620 kcal per serving. Protein: 35g, carbs: 70g, fat: 22g.Which allergens does Suhut Keskek contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Suhut Keskek need?
This recipe needs 8 ingredients.
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