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Haydari: Turkish Thick Yogurt Meze (Recipe)

A full recipe for haydari, the thick Turkish meze of strained yogurt, garlic, dried mint and olive oil. Covers how to strain your own yogurt, why the mint is dried, and how haydari differs from cacık.

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Mücver: Turkish Zucchini Fritters (Recipe)

A full recipe for mücver, the Turkish zucchini fritter bound with egg, white cheese, dill and scallion. Covers why you must squeeze the grated zucchini dry, how to fry the fritters, common failures, and what to serve with them.

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Mercimek Köftesi vs. Çiğ Köfte: What's the Difference?

Mercimek köftesi and çiğ köfte look alike on the meze table but are different dishes. This comparison covers ingredients, the raw-meat question, heat levels, kneading time, texture and how to serve each one.

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Pilaki: Turkey's Olive Oil White Bean Dish (Recipe)

How to make pilaki, the Turkish cold white bean dish stewed in olive oil with carrot, potato, onion and garlic. Covers what sets it apart from kuru fasulye and piyaz, which olive oil to use, and a full recipe with troubleshooting.

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