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Adana vs. Urfa Kebab: What's the Difference?

A side-by-side comparison of Adana and Urfa kebab: the shared lamb, tail fat, cleaver and charcoal method, the pepper that separates hot from mild, what isot does, the plate, the drinks, and how to make both at home.

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Tavuk Şiş: Turkish Chicken Kebab at Home (Recipe)

Tavuk şiş is Turkish chicken kebab — cubes marinated in yogurt, olive oil and red pepper paste, then skewered and grilled. Learn the marinade, thigh versus breast, grilling methods, and...

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Biber Dolması: Turkish Stuffed Peppers (Recipe)

Biber dolması is Turkish stuffed peppers — sweet pale green peppers packed with short-grain rice and simmered until tender. This guide covers the etli meat version served warm with yogurt,...

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Balık Ekmek: Istanbul's Fish Sandwich, Explained

Balık ekmek is Istanbul's grilled mackerel sandwich, sold along the water at Eminönü and Karaköy. Here is what goes in it, why lemon and salt are enough, what to drink...

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Hamsi: The Black Sea Anchovy in Turkish Cooking

Hamsi is the fatty Black Sea anchovy at the heart of Turkey's Karadeniz cuisine. Learn its signature dishes, how it differs from Mediterranean anchovies, and how to buy it frozen...

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Güveç: Turkish Clay-Pot Stew at Home (Recipe)

Güveç is Turkey's slow-baked clay-pot stew — and the pot it's named after. Here's the full lamb recipe with US measurements, the layering technique, and a Dutch oven workaround that...

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Lahmacun vs. Pizza: What Makes Turkish Pizza Different?

Lahmacun gets called "Turkish pizza," but the two dishes share little beyond a round shape. From the cheese-free spiced-meat topping to the roll-it-up eating style, here's what actually sets lahmacun...

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