Turkish Mezze

Turkish Mezze

www.theperennialplate.com

Besides kebabs being everywhere in Turkey, the country is pretty great for a vegetarian thanks to the mezze available at many restaurants. A good meal can start and end with the room temperature...

Keywords

  • turkey
  • istanbul
  • mezze
  • recipe
  • gazpacho
  • yogurt
  • eggplant
  • smokey
  • tastemade
  • intrepid travel
  • perennial plate
  • daniel klein
  • mirra fine
  • vegetarian
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Cooking tools:

  • Mortar and pestle
  • Grill
  • Fine-mesh sieve
  • Oven
  • Stove
  • Broiler pan
  • Fork
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Serving bowl
  • Spoon
  • Tongs
  • Plate
  • Kitchen towel

Ingredients

  • 1 eggplant
  • 1 cup full fat yogurt
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup chopped parsley or mint
  • ½ lemon
  • 1 clove garlic or 4 cloves young garlic
  • 1 cucumber
  • 1 large tomato
  • 2 jalapenos (1 grilled, 1 fresh)
  • 1 sweet red pepper
  • 1 cup chopped (grilled) garlic scapes
  • ½ red onion
  • ½ cup minced mint
  • 1 Tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 Tablespoon Turkishpepper paste (we used harissa)
  • 2 Tablespoons pomegranate molasses (or aged balsamic, or balsamic syrup)
  • salt

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