Kuzu inciklerin en pratik hali☺️ siz beğendiniz mi?
Kuzu inciklerin en pratik hali☺️ siz beğendiniz mi? is a medium Turkish recipe that serves 4. 720 calories per serving. Recipe by Melisa Özkan on YouTube.
Prep: 1 hr 35 min | Cook: 4 hrs 35 min | Total: 6 hrs 40 min
Cost: $50.87 total, $12.72 per serving
Ingredients
- 1.5 kg Lamb Shank (trimmed, bone‑in pieces (about 4 shanks))
- 120 ml Soy Sauce (low‑sodium preferred)
- 2 tbsp Molasses (adds sweet depth to the glaze)
- 500 g All‑Purpose Flour (for börek dough)
- 250 ml Water (lukewarm for dough)
- 1 tsp Salt (for dough)
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil (for dough)
- 150 g Unsalted Butter (100 g for dough, 50 g for butter‑fennel aromatization)
- 1 tsp Fennel Seeds (lightly toasted, added to butter)
- 200 g Feta Cheese (crumbled, for börek filling)
- 2 Carrots (peeled and grated)
- 100 g Labneh (plain strained yogurt)
- 1 Avocado (ripe, sliced for garnish)
- 2 tbsp Lemon Juice (for tarator and salad)
- 1 Garlic Clove (minced, for tarator)
- 2 Cucumber (medium, hollowed for salad)
- 0.25 Red Onion (finely diced for cucumber salad)
- 2 tbsp Fresh Dill (chopped, for salad and pilaf)
- 200 g Long Grain Rice (rinsed)
- 50 g Barley Vermicelli (Arpa Şehriye) (toasted lightly)
- 1 tsp Sugar (balances pilaf flavor)
- 2 tbsp Tomato Paste (adds richness to pilaf)
- 200 ml Lamb Shank Broth (collected from roasting pan)
- 300 ml Water (for pilaf cooking liquid)
- 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley (blended with olive oil for garnish)
- 4 tbsp Olive Oil (for parsley oil and salad dressing)
Instructions
Season and Arrange Lamb Shank
Pat the lamb shanks dry, season generously with salt and pepper, then place them in a roasting pan in a single layer.
Time: PT15M
Add Soy Glaze
Pour the soy sauce over the shanks, turning them to coat all sides. Cover the pan with foil.
Time: PT5M
Slow‑Roast Lamb
Preheat the oven to 150°C (300°F). Roast the lamb for 4 hours, turning once halfway through. The meat should be fork‑tender and the liquid reduced.
Time: PT4H
Temperature: 150°C
Prepare Börek Dough
In a mixing bowl combine flour, salt, olive oil, and water. Knead by hand until smooth and elastic (about 10 minutes). Divide the dough into 6 equal balls and let rest, covered with a damp towel, for 20 minutes.
Time: PT30M
Make Fennel‑Infused Butter
Melt 50 g of butter in a small skillet over low heat. Add toasted fennel seeds, stir for 1 minute, then remove from heat and set aside.
Time: PT5M
Assemble Börek
On a lightly floured surface roll each dough ball into a thin oval. Sprinkle crumbled feta over half of each oval, fold over, and brush the top with the fennel‑infused butter.
Time: PT20M
Bake Börek
Place the assembled börek on a parchment‑lined baking sheet. Bake at 190°C (375°F) for 30‑35 minutes, until golden and puffed.
Time: PT35M
Temperature: 190°C
Prepare Carrot Tarator
Grate the carrots, then mix with labneh, lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, and a pinch of salt. Top with sliced avocado just before serving.
Time: PT15M
Make Cucumber Salad
Halve the cucumbers lengthwise and scoop out the seeds to create boats. Fill each with a mixture of diced red onion, chopped dill, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt.
Time: PT10M
Cook Barley‑Vermicelli Pilaf
In a saucepan melt 30 g butter, add the barley vermicelli and toast for 2 minutes. Stir in rice, sugar, tomato paste, then add lamb broth and water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer 18‑20 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
Time: PT20M
Prepare Parsley Oil
Blend fresh parsley with olive oil until smooth. Set aside for garnish.
Time: PT5M
Finish Lamb with Molasses Glaze
Remove the lamb shanks from the oven, discard excess fat, and stir 2 tbsp molasses into the pan juices. Return the shanks to the pan and bake uncovered for another 15 minutes to caramelize.
Time: PT15M
Temperature: 190°C
Plate and Serve
Arrange lamb shank on a serving platter, drizzle with the molasses‑soy glaze, place a portion of pilaf beside it, add a slice of börek, a dollop of carrot tarator, cucumber boats, and drizzle parsley oil over the lentil soup (if serving). Garnish with fresh dill.
Time: PT5M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 720
- Protein
- 45 g
- Carbohydrates
- 55 g
- Fat
- 35 g
- Fiber
- 8 g
Dietary info: Contains meat, Contains dairy, Contains soy, Gluten‑free option: use gluten‑free flour for börek
Allergens: Gluten, Dairy, Soy
Last updated: March 21, 2026








