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İzmir Kabak Çiçeği Dolması
Medium 55 min~138 kcal 3/10
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Topik Mezze
Chickpea and potato shells wrap a spiced tahini onion filling in this classic Istanbul Armenian mezze.
Hard⏱️ 27 hr 50 min📖 1 min readServes 8~260 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
55 min prep 55 min cook 1560 min rest
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Timeline
Total 1 d 3 h- Prep55 min
- Resting/Marinating1 d 2 h
- Cooking55 min
Ingredients
8 servings
Quick:
- 2 glass(~400 ml) Chickpeas
- 2 pcs Potatoes
- 0.8 glass(~160 ml) Tahini
- 5 pcs Onions
- 3 tbsp(~45 ml) Currants
- 3 tbsp(~45 ml) Pine nuts
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Allspice
- 0.5 glass(~100 ml) Olive oil
- 1.5 dessert spoon(~15 ml) Salt
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Soak the chickpeas overnight, then boil them until tender and peel off the skins.
24 hr1440:00 - 2
Boil and peel the potatoes, then mash them with the chickpeas into a smooth paste.
25 min25:00 - 3
Slice the onions very thinly.
- 4
Cook the onions in olive oil until they soften to a jam-like texture.
30 min30:00 - 5
Add the currants, pine nuts, cinnamon, allspice, salt, black pepper, and tahini to make the filling.
- 6
Spread the chickpea mixture on plastic wrap, place the tahini onion filling inside, and close it like a parcel.
- 7
Chill the parcels in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
2 hr120:00 - 8
Serve cold with olive oil and cinnamon.
💡 Tip: Peeling the chickpeas makes the outer mixture smoother and easier to shape.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve cold as a meze with olive oil, cinnamon, and lemon wedges.
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Nutrition (per serving)
~260
kcal calories
9
g protein
32
g carbs
11
g fat
Protein 14%Carbs 49%Fat 37%
GI 40 · Low GIGL 13 · Medium GL
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
- Sesame
- Tree nuts
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 Topik Mezze make?
This recipe serves 8.How long does Topik Mezze take?
Prep 55 minutes, cooking 55 minutes, including 1560 minutes of passive resting; 1670 minutes in total.Is Topik Mezze difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Topik Mezze have?
Approximately 260 kcal per serving. Protein: 9g, carbs: 32g, fat: 11g.Which allergens does Topik Mezze contain?
This recipe contains Sesame, Tree nuts. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Topik Mezze need?
This recipe needs 11 ingredients.
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