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Turkish Sun-Dried Vegetables (Kurutmalık) Explained

Pantry guide to kurutmalık, the sun-dried eggplant, pepper, and zucchini shells of southeast Turkey: how they are made in Gaziantep and Urfa, how the three vegetables differ, a mini method...

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Pişi: Turkish Fried Dough for Breakfast (Recipe)

A publish-ready recipe post for pişi (Turkish fried dough): what it is, how it differs from bazlama, a full yeast-dough recipe with rise and frying technique, serving ideas (cheese, jam,...

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Mesir Macunu: Manisa's UNESCO Spiced Paste Explained

Culture/pantry explainer on mesir macunu, the 41-spice Ottoman paste of Manisa: the Hafsa Sultan and Merkez Efendi legend, the UNESCO-listed (2012) spring scattering festival, its sweet-then-peppery taste, and how it's...

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Şekerpare: Syrup-Soaked Semolina Cookies (Recipe)

Şekerpare are Turkish butter-semolina cookies baked golden and soaked in lemon syrup until soft and glossy. This classic recipe covers the dough, the almond-topped shaping, and the one syrup temperature...

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