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Layered Turkish flatbread with spiced minced meat from Kayseri
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CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 piece (medium) of Kayseri Yaglamasi (120 g) has 252 calories. That works out to 210 calories per 100 g. It contains 28.8 g of carbs, 10.2 g of protein, 10.2 g of fat and 2.5 g of fiber. Its 0.6 µg of B12 covers 25% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 62 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Kayseri Yaglamasi comes from Kayseri in central Turkey. It is made by stacking thin, soft flatbreads with a moist filling of minced meat, tomato, onion and spices, then cutting the layers into wedges. Yogurt is commonly served alongside or spooned on top.
The bread turns tender where it meets the savoury, gently spiced filling, making each slice a substantial, saucy mouthful. In Turkey it is often shared at a family meal; elsewhere, it works well as a centrepiece for a casual dinner, with yogurt and a crisp salad. The meat contributes protein while the flatbread provides much of the carbohydrate. For a lighter plate, serve a smaller wedge with plenty of salad.
Selected: 100 g
210
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
24g
· 9% DV
Protein
8.5g
· 17% DV
Fat
8.5g
· 11% DV
Fiber
2.1g
· 8% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 46% · Protein 16% · Fat 38%
Vitamins
B12
0.5µg · 21% DV
B3
2.1mg · 13% DV
B1
0.13mg · 11% DV
B5
0.45mg · 9% DV
Minerals
Sodium
340mg · 15% DV
Selenium
7µg · 13% DV
Phosphorus
92mg · 13% DV
Zinc
1mg · 9% DV
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
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.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 210 calories in 100 g:
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
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.
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
2.6g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.1g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.1g
Omega 6:3 ratio 7.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (7.5:1).
Kayseri Yaglamasi is a Turkish layered flatbread dish from Kayseri, made by stacking soft, thin breads with a spiced minced-meat and tomato sauce between them. It is usually cut into wedges and served with yogurt.
Kayseri Yaglamasi is usually eaten warm, cut into wedges, with yogurt on the side or spooned over the top. The layers are soft rather than crisp, so a fork is often easier than trying to eat it like a wrap.
No, Kayseri Yaglamasi is not lahmacun. Lahmacun has its meat topping baked directly onto one flatbread, while Kayseri Yaglamasi is assembled from separate cooked flatbreads layered with a moist minced-meat sauce.
The thin flatbread used for Kayseri Yaglamasi is called şebit. It is a soft, usually yeast-raised bread cooked separately, then layered with the meat sauce so it absorbs the juices without becoming a crisp base.
Yes, you can make a meat-free version of Kayseri Yaglamasi by replacing the minced meat with cooked lentils, mushrooms, or finely chopped vegetables. Keep the tomato-onion mixture moist so it coats the şebit layers like the traditional filling.
Kayseri Yaglamasi is most commonly made with minced beef, though some home recipes use lamb or a mixture. The meat is cooked with onion, tomato or tomato paste, and spices to make a moist filling for the flatbread layers.
Keep the meat sauce moist but not watery when assembling Kayseri Yaglamasi. Spread a thin, even layer between the şebit breads, then let the stack rest only briefly before serving so the bread softens without collapsing.
Yes, you can cook the şebit breads and prepare the minced-meat sauce ahead, then assemble Kayseri Yaglamasi close to serving time. Keeping the two components separate helps the bread retain its texture until you are ready to layer them.
Leftover Kayseri Yaglamasi keeps in the refrigerator when stored in a covered container after cooling. Reheat it covered so the flatbread layers do not dry out, and make sure the meat filling is hot throughout before serving.
Yes, Kayseri Yaglamasi can be frozen in airtight portions, although the şebit may be softer after thawing. Defrost it in the refrigerator and reheat it covered; freezing the cooked bread and sauce separately can help preserve their textures.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.