Delicious Traditional Turkmen Shepherd’s Pie. Authentic Recipe of Içlekli.

Things to know about Içlekli Recipe

Içlekli is a specialty of Turkmen Shepherds. Traditionally it was cooked in clay ovens, now baking in ovens is much more common. Although some local enthusiasts are still keeping the traditional way alive. It’s filled with a generous amount of meat and veggies like tomato and bell pepper. The meat is not grounded but it’s cut into small pieces to keep the chunky texture. Either lamb or beef can be used. Its dough is always soft and juicy from the meat inside. Shepherd’s pie has been popular for its delicious taste and also because it’s easy and completely fulfilling. Serve it with some melted butter and hot tea for a wholesome Traditional Turkmen experience.

Delicious Traditional Turkmen Shepherd’s Pie. Authentic Recipe of Içlekli.

Local Recipe Name with Local Characters: Içlekli

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— General Atributes of This Recipe:

Prep Time 30 mins

Cook Time 25 mins

Total Time 55 mins

Difficulty Easy to Cook Recipes

Price Level Normal Price Recipes

Cooking Time Less Than 60 minutes to be made Recipes

Main Ingredient Group Beef based Recipes, Flour based Recipes, Grain – Seeds Based Recipes, Lamb based Recipes, Meat (Red) based Recipes, Vegetable based Recipes

Spice Level Mild Spiced Recipes

Dish Type Dumpling Recipes, Pies Recipes (Non-Sweet)

Main Cooking Method Baked – Cooked in Oven

Occasional Cooking Weekend Family Meal Recipes

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Course Side Dish Recipes, Snack Recipes

Cuisine Turkmen Cuisine

Servings 4 People

Calories / Serving 880 kcal

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Ingredients

 

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Dough

• 50 grams (1.76 oz) Butter Melted
• 1 tsp Salt
• 300 ml (10.14 floz) Water Lukewarm
• 500 grams (1.1 lb) Flour

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Filling

• 250 grams (8.82 oz) Ground (Minced) Beef
• 250 grams (8.82 oz) Ground (Minced) Lamb
• 1 pc Tomato Diced
• 1 pc Onion Chopped
• 1/2 pc Bell Pepper Diced
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1 pinch Ground Black Pepper
• 1 pinch Red Pepper Powder
• 8 tbsp Water

Instructions

 

Dough

• In a bowl, combine flour, salt, and butter.
• Slowly add water until dough forms.
• Divide into two and roll into balls.
• Set aside for 5 minutes.

Filling

• Cut the meat into thin strips and then cut them into small pieces.
• Mix with seasonings and chopped vegetables.

Cooking

• Pre-heat oven to 250C / 482F.
• Using a rolling pin. Flatten each dough to about 15 cm in diameter.
• Transfer one dough to the baking tray lined with baking paper.
• Spread the filling on the dough evenly, leaving a little space on the edge of the dough.
• Place the second dough over the filling. Press or pinch the edges to seal the filling.
• Poke small holes using a fork and brush water on top.
• Bake for about 25 minutes or until golden brown.

RECIPE VARIATIONS:

Gutap is a similar recipe where the dough is fried or roasted.

SERVE WITH:

Serve with tea and butter.

— Specific Atributes of This Recipe:

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World Regions Cuisine Asian Cuisine, Central Asian Cuisine, International Cuisine, Traditional Cuisine, West Asian Cuisine – Middle Eastern Cuisine

Religious Cooking Halal Recipes, Kosher Recipes

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Nutrition

Calories: 880kcalCarbohydrates: 95gProtein: 34gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 117mgSodium: 1330mgPotassium: 447mgFiber: 3gSugar: 0.4gVitamin A: 329IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 47mgIron: 8mg

Keyword Içlekli Recipe, Islekli Recipe, Traditional Turkmen Shepherd’s Pie

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