Appetizers
Rich appetizers of Turkish cuisine, such as hummus, raw meatballs, eggplant salad, tzatziki
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Muhammara
Ingredients: 2 large red bell peppers, roasted, peeled, and seeded 1 cup walnuts, toasted 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for drizzling 2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses 1 tablespoon lemon…
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Şakşuka
Ingredients: 2 medium eggplants, diced 2 medium potatoes, diced 2 medium green bell peppers, diced 2 medium tomatoes, diced 1 onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons…
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Cacık (Tzatziki)
Ingredients: 1 cup Turkish yogurt 1/2 English cucumber, grated and excess moisture squeezed out 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped 1 tablespoon fresh mint, finely chopped 1 tablespoon extra…
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Hummus
Ingredients: 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1/4 cup tahini 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 1 large lemon) 1 small garlic clove, minced 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus…