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Hünkar Beğendi | Traditional Stew From Istanbul, Turkiye | TasteAtlas
Hünkar Beğendi | Traditional Stew From Istanbul, Turkiye | TasteAtlas
Hünkar Beğendi | Traditional Stew From Istanbul, Turkiye | TasteAtlas
Hünkar Beğendi | Traditional Stew From Istanbul, Turkiye | TasteAtlas
Hünkar Beğendi | Traditional Stew From Istanbul, Turkiye | TasteAtlas
Hünkar Beğendi | Traditional Stew From Istanbul, Turkiye | TasteAtlas

Hünkar beğendi

(Hünkârbeğendi, Beğendi , Sultan's Delight)

Hünkar beğendi is a traditional dish consisting of a flavorful lamb stew that is served on top of a creamy roasted eggplant purée. The purée is often thickened with milk and cheese, while the whole dish is sometimes topped with a tomato-based sauce or garnished with freshly chopped parsley.


It is believed that the dish is native to Istanbul and was first prepared for the wife of Napoleon III in the late 19th century.

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Hünkar beğendi Authentic recipe

PREP 1h
COOK 2h
RESTING  5min
READY IN 3h 5min

This recipe adapted from the gastronomy book Turkish Cuisine With Timeless Recipes shows the traditional preparation of hünkar beğendi.

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