Turkey
53 dishes.
AyranSalted yoghurt thinned with cold water, drunk with kebabs and pilaf.
Baklavawalnut phyllo in syrup, New Year's favoritestreet foodBalik ekmekgrilled mackerel sandwich with onion and greens from Istanbul's waterfrontcheese & dairyBeyaz peynirbrined white sheep or cow cheese; the core of every Turkish breakfastbread & pastryBoreklayered yufka pastry filled with cheese, spinach or minced meat
BozaThick fermented millet drink, faintly sour, sold from dedicated shops.street foodCig koftespicy kneaded bulgur with pepper paste, served in lettuce with lemoncheese & dairyCokelekDry crumbly curd cheese made from buttermilk, mixed with herbs for breakfast.
Dolmavegetables stuffed with spiced minced meat, simmered in white chickpea sauce
Döner kebabSpit-roasted meat in flatbread with salad; Berlin's Turkish-German staple.dessertGullacSheets of starch wafer softened in sweet milk, layered with walnuts and rosewater.drinkHardaliyeNon-alcoholic fermented grape drink flavoured with crushed mustard seed and cherry leaves.mainHunkar begendilamb stew spooned over smoky aubergine béchamelsnackIcli koftebulgur shell stuffed with minced meat, onion and walnuts, then friedmainImam bayildiwhole eggplant braised in olive oil with onion, tomato and garlicmainIskender kebabdöner slices over pide with tomato sauce, melted butter and yogurtstreet foodIslak burgerSteamed burger soaked in garlicky tomato sauce, held warm in a glass cabinet.cheese & dairyKasarFirm yellow sheep or cow milk cheese, sliced for toast and pastries.cheese & dairyKaymakthick clotted cream from the summer pastures, eaten with bread and honeydessertKazandibiMilk pudding deliberately scorched on the pan base, rolled and served in caramelised slices.salad & sideKisirbulgur salad with pepper paste, pomegranate molasses and herbsmainKoftegrilled minced-meat patties with onion and spices; countless regional stylesstreet foodKokorecseasoned lamb intestines grilled on skewer, chopped into breadstreet foodKumpirGiant baked potato mashed with butter and cheese, piled with many cold toppings.dessertKunefeshredded pastry baked over melting cheese, drenched in syrup; served hotmainKuru fasulyewhite beans stewed with tomato and pepper paste, served with ricestreet foodLahmacunthin crisp flatbread topped with spiced minced meat; rolled with parsley and lemonsoup & stewLentil soupsmooth red-lentil soup with lemon and chili butter; everyday starterdessertLokmasyrup-soaked fried dough balls, often handed out free in memory of the deadmainMantitiny beef dumplings under garlic yogurt, chili butter and dried mintdessertMaras dondurmasiStretchy goat-milk ice cream thickened with salep, cut with a knife.breakfastMenemeneggs scrambled with tomatoes and green peppers, scooped with breadstreet foodMidye dolmaMussels stuffed with spiced rice, squeezed with lemon and eaten from the shell.
Pastirmaair-dried cured beef sheathed in çemen paste of fenugreek, garlic and paprika-
Tursu
Vegetables brined with garlic and vinegar; the sour juice drunk from glasses. A fermented & pickled recipe from Turkey.
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Adana kebab
Spicy hand-minced lamb skewer grilled over charcoal, served with sumac onions. Ready in 30 min prep and 12 min cooking.…
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Asure
Pudding of grains, pulses, dried fruit and nuts, shared with neighbours. Ready in 30 minutes prep and 2 hours cooking.…
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Ayran
Salted yoghurt thinned with cold water, drunk with kebabs and pilaf. 5 min to prepare. 4 glasses. A drink recipe…
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Balik ekmek
Grilled mackerel sandwich with onion and greens from Istanbul’s waterfront. Ready in 20 min prep and 15 min cooking. 4…
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Beyaz peynir
Brined white sheep or cow cheese; the core of every Turkish breakfast. A cheese & dairy recipe from Turkey.
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Borek
Layered yufka pastry filled with cheese, spinach or minced meat. Ready in 40 min prep and 45 min cooking. 8…
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Cig kofte
Spicy kneaded bulgur with pepper paste, served in lettuce with lemon. 1 hr 30 min to prepare. 8 servings. A…