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Yapay Yemek

Oruk

Oruk: a mains built on fine bulgur.

Prep
40 min
Cook
20 min
Time
60 min
Servings
6
Calories
360
Level
Involved
Heat
Medium heat
Region
Hatay
Oruk
Shopping list
Servings6
Measures

1 cup is 200 ml. 1 tea glass is 100 ml. 1 tablespoon is 15 ml. 1 dessert spoon is 10 ml. 1 teaspoon is 5 ml.

Ingredients

  • 2 cup fine bulgur
  • 300 g beef minceInstead: lentils
  • 1 piece onion
  • 1 teaspoon Urfa chili
  • 1 handful walnut
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil

Calories are an editor’s estimate per serving, not a lab measurement.

Method

  1. 1

    Knead fine bulgur with onion, salt and spice for 8 minutes. Rest 20.

  2. 2

    Take walnut-sized pieces and shape them.

  3. 3

    Cook 20 minutes, until the centre is done.

  4. 4

    Finish with pomegranate molasses and parsley.

Note. Knead the mince until it turns sticky, or it falls apart.

Questions

How long does Oruk take?

Prep 40 minutes, cooking 20 minutes.

How many servings is Oruk?

6 servings. About 360 calories each, an estimate not a measurement.

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