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What Is Çemen? The Spice Paste Behind Pastırma

Explainer on çemen, the fenugreek-garlic-red pepper paste that coats pastırma and doubles as a Kayseri breakfast spread. Covers the fenugreek double meaning (çemen otu), why cured beef wears the coating...

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Mantı: Turkish Dumplings with Garlic Yogurt (Recipe)

The authentic from-scratch mantı recipe: four-ingredient dough, spiced beef filling, tiny hand-folded Kayseri-style dumplings, and the classic garlic yogurt + sizzling paprika butter topping — with freezing tips, a serving...

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