A hearty Van stew with lamb, wheat, a yogurt-egg liaison and mint butter for a gently tangy finish.
20 min prep 70 min cook
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Wash the wheat, soak it in warm water for 20 minutes, then drain.
Put the lamb in a pot, add enough water to cover, skim the foam, and cook for 35 minutes.
Add the chopped onion and wheat to the pot, then cook for 25 more minutes until the wheat opens.
Whisk the yogurt, flour, and egg yolk in a separate bowl until smooth.
Gradually add hot meat broth to the liaison to warm it, then pour it into the pot while stirring.
Cook the avanit over low heat for 8 minutes, until it thickens.
Foam the mint in butter without burning it, drizzle over the dish, and serve hot.
💡 Tip: Do not pour the yogurt liaison into the pot all at once; tempering it first prevents curdling.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve Van avanit in hot bowls with flatbread and pickles.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~430
kcal calories
28
g protein
38
g carbs
17
g 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.
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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