Category: Turkish Recipes
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Cheburek
Crimean Tatar Meat Pies Cheburek Cheburek has always been one of my favourite after-school snacks, the kind of treat that made even the longest school days worth it. I didn’t grow up making them at home; mine came from the Eastern European store in my neighbourhood. They’d hand it to me in a warm, slightly…
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Sarı Burma Baklava
Rolled baklava Sarı Burma Baklava Baklava is one of the most famous Mediterranean desserts. Several different varieties exist across the region coming in all different shapes and sizes. Sarı Burma Baklava is a type of rolled baklava from Turkey. Turkish Baklava is typically filled with pistachios where Greeks tend to use more walnuts. This recipe…
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Laz Böreği (Paponi)
Custard Baklava Laz Böreği (Paponi) This typical Laz dessert from the Black Sea region of Turkey is very similar to the Greek Galaktoboureko but instead of semonila uses flour and starch to thicken the custard. A particularity of Laz Böreği is that it uses black pepper as a flavouring agent within the custard. The Black pepper…
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Mercimek Çorbası
Turkish Lentil Soup Mercimek Çorbası Mercimek Çorbası (Turkish Lentil Soup) is probably the most popular and iconic Turkish soup out there. Served at almost all restaurants in Turkey it the perfect start to any meal. The heartiness of this soup makes it perfect during Ramadan and is a quintessential part of Iftar tables across Turkey.…
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Ramazan Pidesi
Turkish Ramadan bread. Ramazan Pidesi Ramazan Pidesi is a typical Turkish bread exclusively made during the holy month Ramadan. Its shiny crust and fluffy interior makes a it a perfect accompaniment to soups, salads and dips. It is typically served fresh out of the oven while still warm. ⏰Prep Time: 1h45min ⏲️Cooktime: 30min 🍽️Servings: 1…
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Ezo Gelin Soup
Turkish lentil, bulgur and rice soup Ezo Gelin Soup This typical soup from the city of Gaziantep is one of the most iconic soups in Turkish cuisine. The soup is heavy and very nutritious making it a perfect start to any meal. What makes this soup unique is the combination of grains and legumes as…
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Muhallebi
Middle Eastern rice pudding Muhallebi This traditional Middle Eastern rice pudding flavoured with rose, pistachio, mastic and vanilla, is a delicious and simple dessert. It’s a perfect addition to your Ramadan table and will be sure to impress your guests. ⏰Prep Time: 5 min ⏲️Cooktime: 10 min 🍽️Servings: 6 Ingredients: Directions:
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