ایشلیکی ترکمنی - Türkmenlerin Meşhur İçli kıyma yemeği- Turkmen food

bulgur

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: rice

Quinoa is a healthier grain option, while rice is more affordable.

minced meat

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground beef is often less expensive.

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: walnuts

Sunflower seeds provide a similar crunch, while walnuts are more budget-friendly.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is a cost-effective alternative.

Soak bulgur in warm water for 30 minutes until softened.

Drain excess water from bulgur and place in a mixing bowl.

Add minced meat, finely chopped onion, garlic, parsley, black pepper, salt, and cumin to the bulgur.

Mix thoroughly until well combined.

Shape the mixture into small balls or patties.

Make a small indentation in the center of each ball.

Fill the indentation with a mixture of cooked minced meat, tomato paste, and spices.

Seal the indentation to enclose the filling completely.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Carefully add the stuffed balls to the pot and fry until golden brown on all sides.

Remove from oil and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.

Serve hot with a drizzle of lemon juice and a sprinkle of mint.

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