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Kurdish Meatballs (Bulgur Meatballs) is one of the most popular home-cooked dishes of traditional Van cuisine. Standing out with its scent of dried basil, it is served with garlic yogurt and hot melted butter poured over it. Although known by different names across Türkiye, its preparation here is unique. Locations to taste it are shown on the Map.
Ingredients
- Fine Bulgur for meatballs
- Dried Basil
- Garlic Yogurt
- Butter and Red Pepper Flakes
- Flour and Warm Water
- Salt and Black Pepper
Preparation
- Soak the fine bulgur, spices, and dried basil in warm water and let it rest.
- Add flour gradually to the bulgur and knead thoroughly until it binds well.
- Break off hazelnut-sized pieces from the dough and roll them into small balls.
- Boil the prepared meatballs in salted boiling water, drain, and serve with garlic yogurt and hot melted butter on top.
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