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Beyti Sarma
Medium 55 min~610 kcal 9/10
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Tunceli Kofik Dolma
A Tunceli stuffed dried pepper and eggplant dish filled with bulgur, minced beef, onion, tomato paste, and warm spices.
Hard⏱️ 1 hr 30 min📖 1 min readServes 6~430 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
35 min prep 55 min cook
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Timeline
Total 1 h 30 min- Prep35 min
- Cooking55 min
Ingredients
6 servings
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For the dolma
- 12 adet Dried stuffing peppers
- 8 adet Dried stuffing eggplants
For the filling
- 1.5 su bardağı(~300 ml) Fine bulgur
- 350 gr Ground beef
- 2 adet Onions
- 1.5 yemek kaşığı(~23 ml) Tomato paste
For the sauce
- 35 gr Butter
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Olive oil
For the spice mix
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Red pepper flakes
General
- 1.2 tatlı kaşığı(~12 ml) Salt
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
For serving
- 1 su bardağı(~200 ml) Strained yogurt
- 1 diş Garlic
For cooking
- 4 su bardağı(~800 ml) Hot water
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Instructions
- 1
Boil the dried peppers and dried eggplants in boiling water for 8 minutes, until flexible, then drain.
8 min08:00 - 2
Soak the fine bulgur with 0.7 cup of hot water for 10 minutes to swell.
10 min10:00 - 3
Dice the onions small and mix with the ground beef, bulgur, half the tomato paste, half the salt, red pepper flakes, and black pepper.
- 4
Fill the dried vegetables with the stuffing, leaving one finger of space at the top.
- 5
Turn the butter, olive oil, and remaining tomato paste in a pot for 3 minutes.
3 min03:00 - 6
Arrange the dolmas in the pot, add the hot water and remaining salt, and cook over low heat for 40 minutes.
40 min40:00 - 7
Mix the strained yogurt with crushed garlic and serve the dolmas with the garlic yogurt.
💡 Tip: Boil the dried peppers only until flexible; if they get too soft, they tear while filling.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve kofik dolmasi hot with garlic yogurt, optional sumac onions, and ayran.
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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
- Calcium
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~430
kcal calories
23
g protein
48
g carbs
16
g fat
Protein 21%Carbs 45%Fat 34%
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 Tunceli Kofik Dolma make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Tunceli Kofik Dolma take?
Prep 35 minutes, cooking 55 minutes; 90 minutes in total.Is Tunceli Kofik Dolma difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Tunceli Kofik Dolma have?
Approximately 430 kcal per serving. Protein: 23g, carbs: 48g, fat: 16g.Which allergens does Tunceli Kofik Dolma contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Tunceli Kofik Dolma need?
This recipe needs 14 ingredients.
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