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Tavuklu Keşkek

Name: Tavuklu Keşkek
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 120 min
Total time: 720 min
Yield: 6 porsiyon
Cuisine: Türk Mutfağı
Ingredients: 2 su bardağı Aşurelik buğday; 3 adet Tavuk but; 2 yemek kaşığı Tereyağı; 8 su bardağı Su; 1.5 tatlı kaşığı Tuz; 1 çay kaşığı Toz kırmızı biber; 0.5 tatlı kaşığı Karabiber; 1 adet Soğan (opsiyonel)

A ceremonial Anatolian dish where wheat and chicken cook for hours, then are beaten together into a thick, buttery comfort bowl.

Hard⏱️ 12 hr📖 1 min readServes 6~480 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation

30 min prep 120 min cook 570 min rest

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Total 12 h

Prep30 min
Resting/Marinating9 h 30 min
Cooking2 h

Ingredients

6 servings

Quick:

2 su bardağı(~400 ml) Pearled wheat
3 adet Chicken thighs
2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Butter
8 su bardağı(~1600 ml) Water
1.5 tatlı kaşığı(~15 ml) Salt
1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Ground red pepper
0.5 tatlı kaşığı(~5 ml) Black pepper
1 adet Onion (optional)

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Instructions

1
Soak the pearled wheat overnight, at least 8 hours, then drain.
8 hr
480:00
2
Place the wheat, chicken thighs, optional chopped onion, salt, and black pepper in a wide pot with 8 cups of water; cook over medium heat for 100 to 110 minutes, until soft.
1 hr 50 min
110:00
3
Remove the chicken, shred it, discard the bones, and return the shredded meat to the pot.
4
Beat and mash the mixture with a wooden spoon for 10 minutes until creamy; loosen with hot water if needed.
10 min
10:00
5
Transfer to a serving plate; heat the butter with ground red pepper in a small pan for 30 seconds, drizzle on top, and serve hot.
30 sec
00:30

💡 Tip: Soak the wheat overnight, at least 8 hours, so it opens faster and turns creamy; cooking the chicken on the bone deepens the flavor.

🍽️ Serving suggestion: Drizzle with red pepper butter and serve hot with pickles.

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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.

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Iron
Vitamin C
Vitamin B12

Nutrition (per serving)

~480

kcal calories

g protein

g carbs

g fat

Protein 20%Carbs 50%Fat 30%

GI 22 · Low GIGL 13 · Medium GL

0.4g

Sugar

8.6g

Fiber

1260.6mg

Sodium

3.3g

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.

Satiety (per serving)

8/10

Strong satiety, counts as a main meal

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 Tavuklu Keşkek make?
This recipe serves 6.
How long does Tavuklu Keşkek take?
Prep 30 minutes, cooking 120 minutes, including 570 minutes of passive resting; 720 minutes in total.
Is Tavuklu Keşkek difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.
How many calories does Tavuklu Keşkek have?
Approximately 480 kcal per serving. Protein: 24g, carbs: 60g, fat: 16g.
Which allergens does Tavuklu Keşkek contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.
How many ingredients does Tavuklu Keşkek need?
This recipe needs 8 ingredients.
Is Tavuklu Keşkek filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 8/10; strongly filling, works as a main meal. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.

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Instructions

Soak the pearled wheat overnight, at least 8 hours, then drain.

8 hr

480:00

Place the wheat, chicken thighs, optional chopped onion, salt, and black pepper in a wide pot with 8 cups of water; cook over medium heat for 100 to 110 minutes, until soft.

1 hr 50 min

110:00

Remove the chicken, shred it, discard the bones, and return the shredded meat to the pot.

Beat and mash the mixture with a wooden spoon for 10 minutes until creamy; loosen with hot water if needed.

10 min

10:00

Transfer to a serving plate; heat the butter with ground red pepper in a small pan for 30 seconds, drizzle on top, and serve hot.

30 sec

00:30

FAQ

How many servings does Tavuklu Keşkek make?

This recipe serves 6.

How long does Tavuklu Keşkek take?

Prep 30 minutes, cooking 120 minutes, including 570 minutes of passive resting; 720 minutes in total.

Is Tavuklu Keşkek difficult?

This recipe is rated hard.

How many calories does Tavuklu Keşkek have?

Approximately 480 kcal per serving. Protein: 24g, carbs: 60g, fat: 16g.

Which allergens does Tavuklu Keşkek contain?

This recipe contains Gluten, Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.

How many ingredients does Tavuklu Keşkek need?

This recipe needs 8 ingredients.

Is Tavuklu Keşkek filling?

Satiety bar per serving is 8/10; strongly filling, works as a main meal. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.

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