Tavuk Topkapi (Topkapi Palace Chicken)

Ingredients 2 Tbsp butter 5 oz chicken livers, chopped 6 shallots, peeled and chopped 1 Tbsp pine nuts 5 cups chicken stock salt and ground black pepper 1 small fresh chicken, cut into portions 1 Tbsp raisins, washed scant 1 cup long grain rice, washed and drained Directions 1 Melt half the butter in a skillet and sauté the chicken […]

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Avya Yahnisi (Lamb and Quince Stew)

Ingredients 3 Tbs. sugar 8 fl. oz. pomegranate juice pinch of ground cloves 1 large onion, chopped 2 Tbs. butter 2 Tbs. light olive oil 2 quinces, peeled, cored, and halved 2 lb. boned lamb shoulder 1 tsp. ground cinnamon (divided) 1 Tbs. lemon juice 1/2 tsp. ground allspice 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper Directions Trim excess […]

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Limonlu Dana Eti (Lemon Veal)

Ingredients 6 or more pieces veal 6 cloves of garlic 1 cup olive oil 6 round slices of lemon parsley salt and pepper to taste Directions Boil meat in salted water for five minutes. Drain and fry well in hot oil. Arrange meat in dish, placing 1 lemon slice on top of each piece. Sprinkle top with crushed garlic and […]

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Pilaf With Chicken (Tavuklu Pilav)

Ingredients 1 small cup of rice 1 tablespoon of grated cheddar or kashar (kasar) cheese 2 small cups of water one 120 gram chicken breast 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 clove garlic 1 small grated onion a pinch of sweet basil 3 or 4 spring onions Directions Cut the chicken breasts into slices and boil them. Put the rice in […]

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Haslama (Boiled meat with vegetables and sauce)

Ingredients 1000 gr. lamb 4 potatoes 3 carrots 1 celeric 2 medium onions 10 glasses water 1 teaspoon salt SAUCE: 2 tablespoons margarine, 1 tablespoon flour, 2 lemons(juice), 3 egg yolks Directions 6 servings Cut the lamb into large apple-sized pieces, scrape and slice the carrots, cut and slice the celeriac into crescent-like slices, divide the onions into 8 pieces […]

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Baharatli Tavuk – Spicy Grilled Chicken

Ingredients 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 tablespoon dry mustard 1 tablespoon olive oil (“pure” or extra virgin) 2 tablespoons lime juice ½ cup dry white wine 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon black pepper ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped ¼ teaspoon salt (optional) Directions Rinse chicken breasts and pat dry. Set aside. Mix remaining ingredients together in a […]

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Chicken In Yufka (Yufkali Tavuk)

Ingredients 1 teaspoon of black pepper 1 teaspoon of salt 2 glasses of hot water 8 tablespoons of butter 1 tomato 4 onions 1 chicken 300 gr. yufka (12 sheets) Directions Cut the chicken into sections of breast, legs and back, and remove the ribs from flesh. Put the pieces into a saucepan, add 2 1/2 tablespoons of butter and […]

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Papaz Yahnisi (Beef Ragout)

Ingredients 800 gr lean beef 1/2 teaspoon pepper 4 tablespoon margarine 500 gr pearl onions 10 gloves of garlic 3 tablespoon vinegar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon allspice 2 teaspoon salt Directions 6 SERVINGS Melt the margarine in a saucepan. Add the meat cut into large dice and cook on medium heat until the juice is evaporated. Add peeled whole […]

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Lamb Kebab on Iron Plate (Sac Kavurmasi)

Ingredients Lamb leg (medium fat) 1 kg Thyme 1 teaspoon Onion 5 medium size Tomato 3 small size Green pepper 5 medium size Dill ½ bunch Salt 2 teaspoons Black pepper ½ teaspoon Cummins ½ teaspoon Directions Cut meat into one centimeter cubes, place on an iron plate (called “sac”) and cover. Braise for about 40 minutes over charcoal fire […]

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