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Traditional Gaziantep dish with yogurt, tiny meatballs, and chickpeas
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Gaziantep yuvarlaması (250 g) has 320 calories. That works out to 128 calories per 100 g. It contains 25.3 g of carbs, 18 g of protein, 15.3 g of fat and 4.5 g of fiber. Its 1.1 µg of B12 covers 44% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 42 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 250 g
320
KCAL / 250G
Carbs
25.3g
· 9% DV
Protein
18g
· 36% DV
Fat
15.3g
· 20% DV
Fiber
4.5g
· 16% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 33% · Protein 23% · Fat 44%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 320 kcal | |
| Total fat | 15.3 g | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 5.25 g | 26% |
| Trans fat | 0.1 g | |
| Sodium | 613 mg | 27% |
| Total carbohydrate | 25.3 g | 9% |
| Fiber | 4.5 g | 16% |
| Protein | 18 g | 36% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 250 g | 320 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (mini) | 18 g | 23 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 35 g | 45 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 128 kcal |
| ½ serving (half) | 125 g | 160 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 220 g | 282 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 320 g | 410 kcal |
| 1 bottle (jumbo) | 500 g | 640 kcal |
Calculated from 128 calories per 100 g.
Gaziantep yuvarlaması is a traditional dish from Gaziantep made with tiny meatballs, chickpeas, meat and a tangy yogurt sauce. The small meatballs take time to roll by hand, so the dish is often associated with festive family meals.
To make Gaziantep yuvarlaması, roll a minced-meat and rice mixture into very small balls, then cook them with chickpeas and meat. Finish with yogurt sauce, tempering the yogurt with warm cooking liquid first so it blends smoothly instead of splitting.
Gaziantep yuvarlaması usually contains tiny meat-and-rice meatballs, chickpeas, meat and yogurt. A mint-infused butter or oil topping is common. Family recipes can vary in the meat used and the proportions in the meatball mixture.
Gaziantep yuvarlaması comes from Gaziantep, a city in southeastern Turkey known for its distinctive regional cuisine. It is especially linked with celebratory meals, where preparing and rolling the many tiny meatballs is often a shared family task.
Gaziantep yuvarlaması is traditionally associated with holiday tables in Gaziantep, particularly during Eid celebrations. Its labor-intensive preparation and generous, shareable serving make it well suited to family gatherings and visits.
For Gaziantep yuvarlaması, knead the minced-meat and rice mixture thoroughly and roll the balls firmly so they hold together. Add them gently to the cooking liquid, avoid vigorous stirring, and let them cook without repeatedly disturbing the pot.
The yogurt in Gaziantep yuvarlaması can split when cold yogurt meets very hot liquid too quickly or boils hard. Whisk it smooth, gradually mix in warm cooking liquid to temper it, then stir it into the pot and heat gently.
Gaziantep yuvarlaması is usually served hot as a substantial main dish, often finished with mint butter or oil. A simple salad or light vegetable side pairs well; adding another heavy dish is usually unnecessary.
Gaziantep yuvarlaması can be kept covered in the refrigerator and eaten the next day. The yogurt sauce may thicken as it rests, so reheat it gently while stirring and avoid leaving the dish at room temperature for an extended period.
Yes, Gaziantep yuvarlaması can be frozen, though yogurt sauce may change texture after thawing. For a better result, freeze the cooked meatballs, meat and chickpeas before adding the yogurt sauce; thaw, reheat gently and finish with freshly prepared sauce.
Vitamins
B12
1.05µg · 44% DV
B3
4mg · 25% DV
B2
0.28mg · 22% DV
Biotin
5.25µg · 18% DV
Minerals
Selenium
22µg · 40% DV
Phosphorus
255mg · 36% DV
Sodium
613mg · 27% DV
Manganese
0.6mg · 26% DV
Potassium ⭐
440mg · 13% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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Gaziantep yuvarlaması is a labor-intensive dish from Gaziantep in southeastern Turkey. Tiny balls made from minced meat and rice are cooked with chickpeas, then served in a yogurt-based sauce, often finished with melted butter and mint. The name refers to rolling the little meatballs by hand.
It is usually eaten hot as a main course, and is a familiar centrepiece at festive meals, including holiday gatherings. The tangy yogurt, tender meatballs and chickpeas make it hearty and filling, with protein alongside carbohydrates and fat. Serve it with bread or rice if you like, or add a fresh salad and use a lighter hand with the butter for a less rich meal.
Medium
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Medium
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Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
5.25g
MONOUNSATURATED
5.75g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.75g
Omega 6:3 ratio 15.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (15.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.