YUVALAMA

Ingredients

• 1 cup Hasata Osmancık Rice 

• 1 cup boiled Hasata Kırşehir Ram Chickpea

• 250 g ground beef

• 250 g diced beef (boiled)

• 2 teaspoons salt

• 1 teaspoon black pepper

• Beef broth (as needed)

For the seasoning 

• 1 cup strained yogurt

• 1 tablespoon flour

• 1 egg

For the topping

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 teaspoon dried mint

HOW TO MAKE YUVALAMA?

1. Wash and dry 1 cup of Hasata Osmancık Rice. Grind it in a food processor until it turns into a fine rice flour.

2. In a bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, and rice flour. Knead well until smooth. Shape into very small balls.

3. In a pot, add 4 cups of beef broth, boiled chickpeas, and boiled diced beef. Mix well, then add the meatballs.

4. Once it starts boiling, reduce the heat and simmer until the meatballs are cooked.

Preparing the seasoning

1. In a separate bowl, whisk together yogurt, egg, and flour until smooth.

2. Take 1–2 ladles of hot soup broth and slowly add it into the yogurt mixture to temper it. Stir well.

3. Slowly pour the tempered mixture into the boiling soup, stirring quickly.

4. Once thickened, add salt and stir again. Let it simmer for a few more minutes, then remove from heat.

For the topping

1. Heat olive oil in a small pan. Add dried mint and let it sizzle for a few seconds.

2. Pour this mint oil over the soup before serving.

Tips

• Use lean ground beef for better consistency.

• Preferably use the broth from the boiled beef for richer flavor.

• Adjust the thickness of the soup according to your taste.