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Traditional Ottoman-style stew with lamb, pearl onions, and vegetables
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Palace-Style Lamb Stew (250 g) has 358 calories. That works out to 143 calories per 100 g. It contains 15.3 g of carbs, 31.3 g of protein, 19.5 g of fat and 2.8 g of fiber. Its 3.1 µg of B12 covers 130% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 32 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 250 g
358
KCAL / 250G
Carbs
15.3g
· 6% DV
Protein
31.3g
· 63% DV
Fat
19.5g
· 25% DV
Fiber
2.8g
· 10% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 17% · Protein 35% · Fat 48%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 358 kcal | |
| Total fat | 19.5 g | 25% |
| Saturated fat | 6.63 g | 33% |
| Trans fat | 0.13 g | |
| Sodium | 588 mg | 26% |
| Total carbohydrate | 15.3 g | 6% |
| Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% |
| Protein | 31.3 g | 63% |
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 | 358 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 20 g | 29 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 70 g | 100 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 143 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 120 g | 172 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 257 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 350 g | 501 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 500 g | 715 kcal |
Calculated from 143 calories per 100 g.
Palace-style lamb stew is a slow-cooked lamb dish commonly made with pearl onions and vegetables. It is associated with Ottoman-style cooking, though recipes vary; the lamb and vegetables simmer together in a savory cooking liquid.
To make palace-style lamb stew, brown the lamb first, then simmer it gently with pearl onions, vegetables, and liquid until tender. Keep the pot covered and add hot liquid as needed so the meat cooks slowly without drying out.
Palace-style lamb stew typically contains lamb, pearl onions, and vegetables such as carrots and tomatoes. Some versions also use garlic, tomato paste, and spices, so the exact ingredient list depends on the recipe.
Palace-style lamb stew is associated with Ottoman cuisine and the cooking traditions of palace kitchens. The name does not point to one fixed historical recipe: ingredients and methods can differ across modern versions.
Shoulder or neck cuts work well in palace-style lamb stew because they become tender during slow cooking and add body to the cooking liquid. Choose pieces suited to stewing rather than very lean cuts that can dry out.
The lamb in palace-style lamb stew is usually tough because it has not cooked long enough, or because it was cooked too quickly over high heat. Simmer it gently, covered, until tender, adding a little hot liquid if the pot gets too dry.
Yes, you can replace the pearl onions in palace-style lamb stew with small shallots or chunks of regular onion. The flavor will be similar, but larger pieces may take longer to soften and will change the dish’s traditional appearance.
Serve palace-style lamb stew with rice, crusty bread, or another simple side that can soak up its savory juices. A fresh salad or plain yogurt also complements the richness of the lamb without competing with the stew.
Refrigerate leftover palace-style lamb stew promptly in a covered container rather than leaving it out. Reheat only the portion you plan to eat, making sure it is hot throughout; this also helps keep the lamb from being heated repeatedly.
Yes, palace-style lamb stew freezes well. Cool it, divide it into airtight meal-sized containers, and freeze; thaw it in the refrigerator before reheating thoroughly. The pearl onions and other vegetables may be softer after thawing.
Vitamins
B12
3.13µg · 130% DV
B3
10.25mg · 64% DV
B2
0.45mg · 35% DV
B6
0.53mg · 31% DV
Minerals
Selenium
32µg · 58% DV
Zinc
5.88mg · 53% DV
Phosphorus
330mg · 47% DV
Copper
0.33mg · 37% DV
Sodium
588mg · 26% DV
Potassium ⭐
695mg · 20% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Palace-Style Lamb Stew is an Ottoman-style pot dish made with lamb, pearl onions and vegetables, cooked slowly until the meat is tender and the flavours mingle in a savoury broth. The name evokes the Ottoman palace tradition, while the ingredients make it a familiar, homely stew.
Serve it hot as a main course, often with rice or bread to soak up the juices. The lamb becomes soft and rich, balanced by the gentle sweetness of the onions and the vegetables. It provides protein and makes a filling meal; for a lighter version, trim visible fat from the lamb and use oil sparingly.
High
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 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.
No known major allergens
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
6.63g
MONOUNSATURATED
8.63g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.9g
Omega 6:3 ratio 7.8:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (7.8:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.