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A traditional chicken dish unique to the Merkez cuisine, Cullama consists of shredded chicken baked with a special flour gravy.
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A favorite of traditional dinners, Cullama is an authentic dish cooked for centuries in the Merkez district. Boiled chicken meat is shredded and combined with a smooth gravy made from flour and chicken broth, then baked. Served with hot melted butter on top, it reflects the richness of Karabük cuisine. Check the Harita page to find local restaurants serving this dish.
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken
- 3 tablespoons of flour
- 2 tablespoons of butter
- 4 cups of chicken broth
- Salt, red pepper flakes, and black pepper
Preparation
- Boil the chicken in plenty of water, separate the meat from bones, and shred it into small pieces.
- In a separate pot, lightly roast the flour in butter until aromatic.
- Slowly add warm chicken broth to the flour to obtain a smooth, thick gravy.
- Spread the shredded chicken in a baking dish, pour the gravy over it, bake until golden, and drizzle with hot butter.
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