Author: Hatice Tromp
Karniyarik (Stuffed Eggplant)
“Karnıyarık” is a classic Turkish dish that can be translated as “split belly” or “split stomach.” It is a flavorful dish consisting of eggplants stuffed with a deliciously seasoned ground meat mixture. About making Karniyarik Eggplants: The eggplants are cut lengthwise and then scored, creating a slit in which the ground meat mixture is placed.…
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Turkish Red Lentil Kofte, Mercimek Köftesi
Mercimek köftesi is a vegetarian dish, and is often consumed as a healthy meat-free option. The red lentils provide protein, fiber, and various nutrients. The dish is prepared by cooking red lentils until soft and then mixing them with fine bulgur. This mixture is seasoned with herbs and spices and then kneaded into small balls…
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Tomato Pilav, Turkish Tomato Rice
Pilav, or rice, plays an important role in Turkish cuisine. Domatesli pilav (tomato pilav) is one of the tastiest variations. Combining red, ripe, sweet tomatoes and rice creates a flavorful, and summery side dish. If you have an abundance of tomatoes in your garden, you should try this Turkish recipe. Recipe Serving Suggestions Tips More…
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Turkish Chicken with Bulgur (Tavuk Kapama)
Recipe Photos of the preperation FAQ What does Tavuk Kapama mean? “Tavuk” means “chicken” in Turkish. And “kapama” is derived from the Turkish verb “kapatmak,” which means “to cover.” In this dish, we cover the bulgur rice with the chicken. That’s why we call this dish “Tavuk Kapama.” Which bulgur should I use for Turkish…
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Turkish Meatballs, Koftas
Recipe Enjoy your meal! Afiyet olsun! Dutch version of this recipe
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Green Bean Dish, Taze Fasulye Yemeği
Recipe Photos of the meal preparation Enjoy your meal! Afiyet olsun! Dutch version of this recipe
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Traditional Turkish Lentil Soup: Mercimek Corbasi
Traditional Turkish lentil soup is a delicious and nutritious vegetarian delight made from red lentils, an array of vegetables, and a harmonious blend of authentic Turkish spices. This creamy soup holds a significant place in Turkish culinary traditions, gracing tables as a beloved side dish, a flavorful starter, or even standing as a fulfilling main…
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Traditional Turkish Pizza (Lahmacun) With Onion Salad and Garlic Sauce
Turkish Pizza Night! When we say pizza night at my place, this is what we mean: We eat our Turkish pizza with salad and garlic sauce. It’s delicious, and I encourage you to give it a try. In this article, I will give you the recipes for all three of these dishes and I will…
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Traditional Turkish Spinach and Feta Cheese Börek (Puff Pastry)
This recipe is for a tasty and simple crispy börek (puff pastry) filled with spinach and feta. In Turkey, we also call this ‘the rose börek’ because the pastry has the shape of a rose. This börek calls for only a few ingredients. For the base of the pastry, you need baklava phyllo dough. The…
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