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Hünkar Beğendi Sauce Calories
Classic Ottoman sauce made with roasted eggplant, milk, butter, and cheese.
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 serving (medium) of Hünkar Beğendi Sauce (80 g) has 112 calories. That works out to 140 calories per 100 g. It contains 6.8 g of carbs, 3.4 g of protein, 7.4 g of fat and 1.7 g of fiber. Its 68 mg of Phosphorus covers 10% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Hünkar Beğendi Sauce Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 80 g
112
KCAL / 80G
Carbs
6.8g
· 2% DV
Protein
3.4g
· 7% DV
Fat
7.4g
· 9% DV
Fiber
1.7g
· 6% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 25% · Protein 13% · Fat 62%
Hünkar Beğendi Sauce nutrition facts table · 1 serving (medium) (80 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 112 kcal | |
| Total fat | 7.4 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 4.16 g | 21% |
| Trans fat | 0.06 g | |
| Sodium | 168 mg | 7% |
| Total carbohydrate | 6.8 g | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% |
| Protein | 3.4 g | 7% |
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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How Many Calories in 1 Serving of Hünkar Beğendi Sauce?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 80 g | 112 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 15 g | 21 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (medium) | 30 g | 42 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 50 g | 70 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 60 g | 84 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 140 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 120 g | 168 kcal |
| 1 serving (extra large) | 160 g | 224 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 180 g | 252 kcal |
Calculated from 140 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Hünkar Beğendi Sauce
What is Hünkar Beğendi Sauce?
Hünkar Beğendi Sauce is a rich Turkish roasted-eggplant sauce traditionally served as the base for a dish topped with meat stew. It is made with eggplant, milk, butter, and cheese, giving it a smoky flavor and creamy texture.
How do you make Hünkar Beğendi Sauce?
To make Hünkar Beğendi Sauce, roast the eggplants until soft, peel and mash the flesh, then stir it into a butter-and-flour mixture with milk. Add grated cheese and cook gently, stirring, until the sauce is creamy and smooth.
What is the difference between Hünkar Beğendi Sauce and Hünkar Beğendi?
Hünkar Beğendi Sauce is the roasted-eggplant base, while Hünkar Beğendi is the finished dish, typically served with a meat stew on top. The sauce can also be served alongside other dishes without the traditional meat topping.
What cheese goes in Hünkar Beğendi Sauce?
Hünkar Beğendi Sauce is commonly made with grated kaşar, a Turkish cheese that melts into the eggplant mixture. Add it near the end of cooking so it melts evenly without sticking to the pan.
How do you roast eggplant for Hünkar Beğendi Sauce?
For Hünkar Beğendi Sauce, roast whole eggplants over a flame, under a broiler, or in a hot oven until the skins are charred and the flesh is soft. Let them cool enough to handle, then peel and mash the flesh.
Why is my Hünkar Beğendi Sauce lumpy?
Hünkar Beğendi Sauce can turn lumpy when milk is added too quickly to the flour-and-butter base. Whisk the milk in gradually over steady heat; if lumps remain, blend the sauce briefly before serving.
Can you make Hünkar Beğendi Sauce ahead of time?
Yes, you can make Hünkar Beğendi Sauce ahead and refrigerate it in a covered container once cool. Reheat it gently while stirring; loosen the texture with a small splash of milk if it has thickened.
Can you freeze Hünkar Beğendi Sauce?
Yes, Hünkar Beğendi Sauce can be frozen in an airtight container, though the dairy-based sauce may separate slightly after thawing. Thaw it in the refrigerator and reheat gently, whisking until the texture comes back together.
Why does Hünkar Beğendi Sauce taste bitter?
Hünkar Beğendi Sauce usually tastes bitter when burnt eggplant skin or charred pieces get mixed into the flesh. Peel the eggplants thoroughly after roasting and remove any visibly burnt bits before mashing.
Can you make Hünkar Beğendi Sauce without dairy?
Yes, you can make a dairy-free version of Hünkar Beğendi Sauce with plant-based milk and butter alternatives, but it will taste and set differently from the traditional sauce. Choose an unsweetened milk alternative so it does not make the eggplant mixture sweet.
Hünkar Beğendi Sauce Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B2
0.1mg · 8% DV
Vitamin A
60µg · 7% DV
B12
0.14µg · 6% DV
Biotin
1.76µg · 6% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
68mg · 10% DV
Calcium
88mg · 9% DV
Copper
0.07mg · 8% DV
Sodium
168mg · 7% DV
Potassium ⭐
168mg · 5% DV
Hünkar Beğendi Sauce Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Hünkar Beğendi Sauce
To burn the 112 calories in 1 serving (medium) (80 g):
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What is Hünkar Beğendi Sauce?
Hünkar Beğendi Sauce is the creamy roasted-eggplant base associated with the Ottoman dish hünkar beğendi. Mashed eggplant is enriched with milk, butter and cheese, then traditionally served beneath a meat stew or alongside grilled meat rather than as a dip on its own.
It has a smoky, mellow flavour and a soft, spoonable texture, with richness from the dairy. In Turkey it commonly accompanies lamb or other savoury meat dishes; it also works with grilled vegetables or bread for a simpler meal. It is a filling side with some fibre from the eggplant, but is relatively rich. For a lighter version, use less butter and cheese and pair it with a fresh salad.
How Nutritious Is Hünkar Beğendi Sauce?
Nutrient density
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Satiety score
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
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.
Is Hünkar Beğendi Sauce Processed?
NOVA 3
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.
Does Hünkar Beğendi Sauce Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Hünkar Beğendi Sauce Good For?
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ 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
Hünkar Beğendi Sauce Fat Profile
SATURATED
4.16g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.16g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.24g
Omega 6:3 ratio 4.7:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (4.7:1).
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