Hakkari Girara Huluga


Product Description and Distinctive Features:

Hakkari Girara Huluga is a dish that belongs to the unique cuisine of the Hakkari province, characterized by a combination of sour, sweet, and salty flavors. It is prepared by cooking a mixture of water, roasted meat, dried fruits, walnuts, rice, chickpeas, vegetable oil, and salt.Hakkari Girara Huluga has been known in the region for many years and has reached the present day with the cultural heritage of the region, requiring expertise at every stage of production.

Hakkari Girara Huluga

In the history of Hakkari Girara Huluga, it is known that it is specifically made on special occasions such as festivals, ceremonies, etc., and offered to guests.Hakkari Girara Huluga is a dish that differentiates itself in terms of the components used in production and has a unique production method. It has a geographical association with the region where it is produced.

Production Method:

Ingredients List for Hakkari Girara Huluga and Average Quantities (for 6 people): 1 liter of hot water, 300 g black dried apricots, 300 g raisins, 300 g dried apples (optional), 300 g walnuts, 300 g roasted meat, 200 g boiled chickpeas, 100 ml sunflower oil, 100 g rice, 20 g salt.

Preparation of Hakkari Girara Huluga: Dried apricots, raisins, dried apples, and rice are soaked separately in warm water for about 1 hour. They are then washed and drained.

A sufficiently large pot is placed on the stove, and sunflower oil is added. Once the oil is heated, roasted meat is added. After stirring and melting the fat in the roasted meat, the washed dried apricots, raisins, dried apples, and rice are added sequentially, and this mixture is thoroughly roasted. Hot water is then added to the mixture. After the mixture begins to boil, boiled chickpeas and walnuts are added. Finally, salt is added.The pot is covered, and the dish is cooked for an average of 15 minutes.Once cooked, Hakkari Girara Huluga is allowed to rest for approximately 15 minutes before being ready for serving.