1. Turkish Food PassionTurkish Food Passion
Turkish Style Seared ScallopsTurkish Style Seared Scallops
Seafood in general is enough to get me excited for a meal, especially whenSeafood in general is enough to get me excited for a meal, especially when
accompanied with a fresh, green salad and good bread. Seafood is light,accompanied with a fresh, green salad and good bread. Seafood is light,
nutritious and delicate which makes it attractive for any meal.nutritious and delicate which makes it attractive for any meal.
2. Mixed VegetablesMixed Vegetables
A wonderful light summer dish ‘Türlü’ encompasses a variety of vegetablesA wonderful light summer dish ‘Türlü’ encompasses a variety of vegetables
with different tastes in one dish. Other summer vegetables such as okra andwith different tastes in one dish. Other summer vegetables such as okra and
zucchini also can be added. This is known and consumed in most of Turkey;zucchini also can be added. This is known and consumed in most of Turkey;
perhaps under different names. Rice or bulgur pilaf is a perfect complement toperhaps under different names. Rice or bulgur pilaf is a perfect complement to
Türlü.Türlü.
3. Bulgur Balls with Spinach and GarlicBulgur Balls with Spinach and Garlic
This dish is mainly known in Southern provinces of Turkey such as Hatay,This dish is mainly known in Southern provinces of Turkey such as Hatay,
Adana and MersinAdana and Mersin
4. Arab KebabArab Kebab
Although, the ingredients are very Mediterranean, the name of this dish mayAlthough, the ingredients are very Mediterranean, the name of this dish may
not be familiar to many people. The fact that Hatay province shares a bordernot be familiar to many people. The fact that Hatay province shares a border
with Syria (an Arab country), the food culture in Hatay has been influenced bywith Syria (an Arab country), the food culture in Hatay has been influenced by
Syrian cooking and flavors. Probably, that’s where the name of this dish comesSyrian cooking and flavors. Probably, that’s where the name of this dish comes
from.from.
5. Kebab with Roasted TomatoKebab with Roasted Tomato
Knead the kofte ingredients in a large bowl for about 5 minutes. Keep it in theKnead the kofte ingredients in a large bowl for about 5 minutes. Keep it in the
fridge for 10 minutes. Take a fist-sized ball and skewer it to start from the tip offridge for 10 minutes. Take a fist-sized ball and skewer it to start from the tip of
skewer. Squeeze and flat it on the skewer going back slowly, as shown in theskewer. Squeeze and flat it on the skewer going back slowly, as shown in the
picture.picture.
6. Adana KebabAdana Kebab
Mix all the ingredients together with your hands. Make a fist-sized ball andMix all the ingredients together with your hands. Make a fist-sized ball and
skewer it. Squeeze it on the skewer so that it thins and lengthens to acquire theskewer it. Squeeze it on the skewer so that it thins and lengthens to acquire the
shape shown in the picture. Cook on a grill. You can also barbeque tomatoesshape shown in the picture. Cook on a grill. You can also barbeque tomatoes
and green peppers on the side.and green peppers on the side.
7. Elbesan KebabElbesan Kebab
Place the cooked lamb pieces in an oven dish. Strain the water all over andPlace the cooked lamb pieces in an oven dish. Strain the water all over and
sprinkle some oregano over the top. Whisk the all Sauce ingredients in a smallsprinkle some oregano over the top. Whisk the all Sauce ingredients in a small
bowl, pour over the lamb pieces.bowl, pour over the lamb pieces.
8. Sour KebabSour Kebab
Knead all the Kofte ingredients. Create balls a bit larger than hazelnuts. PlaceKnead all the Kofte ingredients. Create balls a bit larger than hazelnuts. Place
them on the oven tray. Grill for about 4-5 minutes, stirring a few times. Do notthem on the oven tray. Grill for about 4-5 minutes, stirring a few times. Do not
burn!burn!
9. Turkish Shish KebabTurkish Shish Kebab
Arrange lamb cubes on the skewers. Make 2 skewers for 1 serving. PreheatArrange lamb cubes on the skewers. Make 2 skewers for 1 serving. Preheat
your barbecue or oven (grill). Place the skewers on the rack along with theyour barbecue or oven (grill). Place the skewers on the rack along with the
peppers, tomato halves (inside up) and onion. Make sure to turn the skewerspeppers, tomato halves (inside up) and onion. Make sure to turn the skewers
so that all sides of the lamb are cooked equally for a total 10 minutes.so that all sides of the lamb are cooked equally for a total 10 minutes.
10. Doner KebabDoner Kebab
Cover in plastic wrap and leave in the freezer overnight. The next day removeCover in plastic wrap and leave in the freezer overnight. The next day remove
from the fridge 45 minutes before cutting. Use a knife, electric knife or meatfrom the fridge 45 minutes before cutting. Use a knife, electric knife or meat
cutter to shred it. Then fry in a large pan (be careful not to over-fry).cutter to shred it. Then fry in a large pan (be careful not to over-fry).