Fine bulgur, minced chicken, onion, basil, and spices are kneaded into firm patties and browned in a dry pan.
30 min prep 18 min cook 15 min rest
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Put the fine bulgur in a wide tray, moisten it with warm water, and rest for 10 minutes.
Grate the onion and finely chop the parsley.
Add the ground chicken, onion, egg, parsley, basil, red pepper flakes, cumin, black pepper, and salt to the bulgur.
Knead the mixture for 15 minutes, until the bulgur and meat bind together.
With wet hands, shape flat patties about the size of an egg.
Heat a cast iron pan and brown the gilik without oil for 4 minutes per side.
Rest the patties for 5 minutes and serve hot.
💡 Tip: Kneading the mixture for at least 15 minutes helps the bulgur bind with the meat so the patties do not fall apart.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve the gilik hot with tea, lemony greens, and yogurt.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~330
kcal calories
24
g protein
38
g carbs
9
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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