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Turkish Delight

Turkish Delight — a classic middle eastern dish made simple at home.

60 min2 servesmedium

Turkish Delight — a classic middle eastern dish made simple at home. This Middle Eastern main is sized for 2 and comes together in about 60 minutes — full ingredient list, step-by-step method and per-serving nutrition are below.

Nutrition · per serving

470

kcal

18g

Protein

37g

Carbs

21g

Fat

main

Ingredients

  • lamb3 tbsp
  • pine nuts200 g
  • cumin2 cloves
  • sumac100 ml
  • lemon1 tsp
  • olive oil300 g
  • yogurt200 g
  • saltstaple
  • pepperstaple

Method

  1. 1

    Prep all ingredients for turkish delight and measure them out.

  2. 2

    Heat oil in a pan and sauté aromatics until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Add main ingredients and cook until just done.

  4. 4

    Season with salt, pepper and finish with fresh herbs.

  5. 5

    Plate and serve hot.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Turkish Delight take to cook?
Total time is about 60 minutes for 2 servings.
Is Turkish Delight vegetarian?
No — this recipe contains non-vegetarian ingredients.
What are the main ingredients?
The headline ingredients are lamb, pine nuts, cumin.