Join me for a week of Istanbul life, where every day brings a new story! While waiting near the historic Walls of Byzantium, I explore the surroundings of the Merkez Efendi Mosque Complex, discovering hidden gems and meeting locals who share their traditions—like collecting edible greens.
At home, I whip up comforting Turkish recipes, including quick pasta mantı and green lentil soup, perfect for busy days. Inspired by my adventures, I also bake delicious poppy seed çörek to bring along as a snack.
Whether it’s exploring cultural traditions, trying Turkish treats from a local bakery, or sharing simple recipes you can try at home, this vlog has something for everyone. Don’t miss this journey of food, culture, and discovery in the heart of Istanbul!
0:00 Intro
0:32 Exploring around Topkapı Merkezefendi in Istanbul
1:28 Local bakery products, tasting and prices
3:39 Baking Poppy Seed Savory pogacha
8:40 Back to Istanbul traffic, enjoying the pogacha I baked
9:33 Lunch time at car: Having homemade fermented TARHANA Soup
11:08 Visiting public library
12:13 Istanbul Rush traffic & Going back home?
14:10 Back home: Afternoon tea time
14:56 All-time Favorite Quick Dinner Menu
17:47 Carrot Cake
19:16 In the upcoming episode
FOR THE SAVORY POPPYSEED ÇÖREK / POGACHA:
1 cup of warm milk
1 cup lukewarm water
100ml yogurt
125ml vegetable oil
1 egg (white to the dough, on the yolk)
20 gr. Fresh yeast or 1 tablespoon of instant yeast
2 tablespoons of sugar
about 6 cups of flour.
200gr. Roasted ground yellow poppyseed (Or try with black poppyseed paste or olive paste? experiment with different filling, give your ideas)
1-2 tbsp sugar for poppy seed paste
About 1/2 cup vegetable oil until spreadable consistency
First mix the wet ingredients, sugar, yeast and 2 cups of flour and wait about 30 min until begins to rise (kind of a quick starter, it is optional but result is promising)
Add more flour, salt until playable soft dough. Let it rise until doubled.
Cut the dough into 6 pieces. Roll out and spread from the poppy seed filling to each layer exept the top layer.
rest if you have time for another 10-15 min. roll out as much as you can. Cut into triangles (16-18 pieces)
Add from the potato filling if using and roll stretching. Place into the baking pan. Cover and let it rise again about 30 min. until doubled. Egg wash and bake at preheated 200C degree oven until golden.
For the Green Lentil Soup:
1+1/2 cup green lentils
2 cups water (cook the lentil halfway and drain the water)
1 onion
1 carrot (grated)
2-3 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter
2 cloves garlic
1/2 tbsp pepper paste
3-4 cups bone broth, meat broth, vegetable broth or water
salt, black pepper to taste
1/3 cup orzo pasta (optional)
1-2 tbsp dried mint
For The Carrot Cake:
4 eggs
close to 1 cup sugar
3/4 cup vegetable oil
2 big or 3 medium size carrot (finely grated)
2 cups flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 cup each walnuts and raisins
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17 Comments
Assalamualaykum sister enjoyed watching from Philippines…. I miss Turkiye I'm hoping to see you in person when I will visit again 💗💋
SelamunAlykum
Merhaba..
Turkish Tailgating !
Salaam marhaba nur i love your vlogs stay bless 🤲
HAŞHAŞLI POGAÇA İÇİN:
1 su bardağı ılık süt
1 su bardağı ılık su
1/3 su bardağı yoğurt
1/2 su bardağı sıvı yağ
1 yumurta (beyazı hamura, sarısı üzerine)
20 gr. yaş maya veya 1 yemek kaşığı instant maya
2 yemek kaşığı şeker
yaklaşık 6 su bardağı un.
200 gr. haşhaş ezmesi
2 yemek kaşığı şeker
Yaklaşık 1/2 su bardağı sıvıyağ, sürülebilir kıvama gelene kadar ekleyin.
Önce ıslak malzemeleri, şekeri, mayayı ve 2 su bardağı unu karıştırın ve kabarana kadar yaklaşık 30 dakika bekleyin.
yumuşak hamur elde edene kadar daha fazla un, tuz ekleyin. İki katına çıkana kadar mayalanmaya bırakın.
Hamuru 6 parçaya bölün. Her bir katmana haşhaş ezmesinden yayın, üst katman hariç.
Vaktiniz varsa 10-15 dakika daha dinlendirin. Mümkün olduğunca açın. Üçgenlere kesin (16-18 parça)
Kullanıyorsanız patates dolgusundan ekleyin ve uzatarak dolayın. Fırın tepsisine yerleştirin. Üzerini örtün ve yaklaşık 30 dakika tekrar mayalanmaya bırakın. İki katına çıkana kadar. Yumurta sürün ve önceden ısıtılmış 200 derece fırında kızarana kadar pişirin.
Yeşil Mercimek Çorbası için:
1+1/2 su bardağı yeşil mercimek
2 su bardağı su (mercimeği yarıya kadar haşlayın ve suyunu süzün)
1 soğan
1 havuç (rendelenmiş)
2-3 yemek kaşığı zeytinyağı
1 yemek kaşığı tereyağı
2 diş sarımsak
1/2 yemek kaşığı biber salçası
3-4 su bardağı kemik suyu, et suyu, sebze suyu veya su
tuz, karabiber (zevkinize göre)
1/3 su bardağı arpa şehriye (isteğe bağlı)
1-2 yemek kaşığı kuru nane
Havuçlu Kek için:
4 yumurta
1 su bardağına yakın şeker
3/4 su bardağı bitkisel yağ
2 büyük veya 3 orta boy havuç (ince rendelenmiş)
2 su bardağı un
2 çay kaşığı kabartma tozu
1 çay kaşığı tarçın
1/2 çay kaşığı karbonat
1/2 su bardağı ceviz ve kuru üzüm
Желаю вашей дочери скорее выздороветь, ваши видео всегда интересны ,спасибо
We Like street food videos ❤❤
As always wonderful vlog I can see relaxing time
What a beautiful look into your busy life and how you manage to do so much! You document the beauty of Istanbul so wonderfully and you always find time to cook and bake the most wonderful food ❤ And above all you are such an extraordinary mother to your daughter when she needs you through her struggles. The Çörek looked so delicious with so many wonderful flavours within it! Between that and the amazing meal at the end you continue to inspire me. Thank you for all of your extraordinary work ❤
As always, lovely! Thank you for sharing with us
I am always amazed at your broad knowledge of cooking and baking! You understand exactly what is needed and what you can make with what you have! There nothing you can’t do and I so enjoy your channel! I hope your daughter heals quickly and well ❤❤❤
Selam! Želim brz oporavak Vašoj kćerki!🤲💜🌷
What a beautiful episode 🙂 I liked every topic! Thanks
Wonderful ❤❤🎉🎉
Dear Sister, I like your video vlogs, as sister in islam, I advice you Do Not Eat with your Left Hand, no matter what, it's forbidden in our religion to eat with the left hand, THAT TAUGHT US OUR PROPHET,
Wish you the best❣️🤲
Salam aleikoum Abla . Because of your video I did a carrot cake 🥕 we enjoyed it at home al hamdulillah ❤ it’s always a pleasure to watching your vlogs