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Kusbali Meat: Beef or lamb cooked with honey and dried fruits, a traditional Ottoman dish.
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Kusbali Meat (180 g) has 378 calories. That works out to 210 calories per 100 g. It contains 23.4 g of carbs, 32.4 g of protein, 18 g of fat and 2.2 g of fiber. Its 3.1 µg of B12 covers 128% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 45 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 180 g
378
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
23.4g
· 9% DV
Protein
32.4g
· 65% DV
Fat
18g
· 23% DV
Fiber
2.2g
· 8% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 24% · Protein 34% · Fat 42%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 378 kcal | |
| Total fat | 18 g | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 7.38 g | 37% |
| Trans fat | 0.09 g | |
| Sodium | 432 mg | 19% |
| Total carbohydrate | 23.4 g | 9% |
| Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% |
| Protein | 32.4 g | 65% |
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) | 180 g | 378 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 80 g | 168 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 210 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 120 g | 252 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 140 g | 294 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 160 g | 336 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 200 g | 420 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 220 g | 462 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 250 g | 525 kcal |
Calculated from 210 calories per 100 g.
Kusbali Meat is a traditional Ottoman dish made with beef or lamb cooked with honey and dried fruit. Its defining feature is the contrast between savory meat and the fruit’s gentle sweetness.
To make Kusbali Meat, cook beef or lamb with honey and dried fruit until the meat is tender. For a practical home method, brown the meat first, then simmer it gently; add the fruit later so it keeps some texture.
Kusbali Meat tastes savory, rich, and subtly sweet rather than like a dessert. Honey and dried fruit bring sweetness to the meat, so the finished dish has a distinctive sweet-and-savory balance.
Yes, Kusbali Meat can be made with beef or lamb. Beef gives the dish a more restrained meat flavor, while lamb tastes richer; choose a cut suited to slow cooking so it becomes tender.
Honey gives Kusbali Meat its characteristic hint of sweetness and complements the dried fruit. It is part of the dish’s sweet-and-savory profile, not a substitute for the meat’s savory flavor.
Dried apricots, prunes, and raisins can all work in Kusbali Meat. Choose fruit according to the flavor you want, and add it toward the end of cooking if you prefer the pieces to hold their shape.
Kusbali Meat is a savory main dish, not a dessert. Although honey and dried fruit make it taste slightly sweet, it is served as meat and pairs well with simple sides such as rice or vegetables.
Serve Kusbali Meat with plain rice, bread, or vegetables that will not compete with its sweet, rich sauce. A fresh salad can add a crisp, tangy contrast to the meat and dried fruit.
Yes, you can cook Kusbali Meat ahead and reheat it gently before serving. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator, and heat the dish thoroughly; adding a splash of water can help keep the sauce from becoming too thick.
To make Kusbali Meat less sweet, use less honey and choose a smaller amount of dried fruit. Keep the meat’s savory seasoning prominent, and serve the dish with plain rice or vegetables rather than another sweet accompaniment.
Vitamins
B12
3.06µg · 128% DV
B3
6.84mg · 43% DV
B6
0.43mg · 25% DV
B5
1.26mg · 25% DV
Minerals
Zinc
5.58mg · 51% DV
Phosphorus
306mg · 44% DV
Selenium
14µg · 25% DV
Iron
3.96mg · 22% DV
Sodium
432mg · 19% DV
Potassium ⭐
576mg · 17% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Kusbali Meat is an Ottoman-style dish of beef or lamb cooked with honey and dried fruit. Slow cooking makes the meat tender, while the fruit lends the sauce a sweet, gently tangy character. Recipes can vary in the choice of meat and fruit.
Serve it as a main course with rice, flatbread or a simple salad; its sweet-savoury richness needs little accompaniment. With 18 g of protein per 100 g, it is a substantial meat dish, though honey and dried fruit also contribute carbohydrates. For a lighter plate, use honey sparingly and pair a moderate serving with plenty of vegetables.
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.
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.
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.
No known major 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
7.38g
MONOUNSATURATED
7.74g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.26g
Omega 6:3 ratio 2.6:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.