Turkish Apricot Kebab

Turkish Apricot Kebab (Kayısı Kebabı) is a sweet and savory dish from southeastern Turkey, particularly Gaziantep. It features dried apricots stuffed with minced meat (usually lamb or beef) and nuts, then simmered in a syrup of sugar, butter, and sometimes cinnamon.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is relatively high in carbohydrates from the apricots and syrup, with moderate protein from the meat and healthy fats from the nuts and butter. A typical serving provides a good source of fiber, potassium, and iron, and ranges from 300-400 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	320 kcal
Protein	18 g
Carbs	28 g
Fat	16 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	18 g
Sodium	480 mg
Potassium	520 mg
Vitamin A	350 µg RAE
Vitamin C	12 mg
Iron	2.8 mg
Calcium	45 mg
Vitamin B6	0.4 mg
Magnesium	38 mg
Phosphorus	180 mg

Per 1 serving (approx. 200 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it exemplifies the Ottoman palace cuisine tradition of combining fruit and meat, often served at special occasions like weddings. Nutritionally, the pairing of iron-rich meat with vitamin C from apricots enhances iron absorption.