Hello, I wish everyone cheerful and happy days.
Today, our meal at home is lamb shish kebab.
There’s no need to marinate the meat. I’ve done it for years and I believe it doesn’t make much of a difference.
I also place a small piece of tail fat at the end of the meat skewers.
Don’t touch the meat for the first 2 minutes, otherwise, it will stick to the pan.
Keep the cooked meat in a different pan. Cover it to prevent it from drying out.
You can brush butter onto them. Since there was a lot of meat, I melted the butter in the pan and placed the skewers on top of it.
I opened the pickled red onions I made yesterday and served them with the meat. They pair wonderfully with ayran (a yogurt drink) and şalgam (turnip juice).
After we finished our meal, I went out onto the terrace to enjoy the weather, which reminds you of summer, and had tea and read a book. I wish everyone such pleasant days. I wish for a world where children do not die in senseless wars. Then, our enjoyment would be complete.
Ottoman and Anatolian Turkish Cuisine
“Osmanlı ve Anadolu Türk Mutfağı” is generally translated as “Ottoman and Anatolian Turkish Cuisine” or simply “Turkish Cuisine” (since the latter encompasses both).
Ottoman Cuisine is often specifically referred to as “Ottoman Palace Cuisine” or “Saray Mutfağı” in Turkish.
1. Ottoman Cuisine (Osmanlı Mutfağı)
The Ottoman Cuisine is a magnificent blend and refinement of Central Asian, Anatolian, Middle Eastern, Balkan, and Mediterranean culinary traditions. It was largely developed and perfected within the vast kitchens of the Topkapi Palace (Matbah-ı Amire) in Istanbul, where imperial chefs constantly innovated and refined recipes using the finest ingredients from across the empire.
Key Characteristics: Complex, refined, diverse, and often featuring a harmonious sweet and sour balance (e.g., using fruits like plums or apricots in meat dishes). Dishes often involved delicate techniques and a sophisticated use of spices.
Examples: Hünkar Beğendi (Smoked eggplant purée with lamb stew), Mutancana (lamb stew with dried fruits and almonds), Piliç Topkapı (stuffed chicken with spiced rice).
2. Anatolian Cuisine (Anadolu Mutfağı)
Anatolian Cuisine refers to the broader, more regional, and deeply traditional food culture of the Anatolian peninsula (modern-day Turkey), which forms the bedrock of Turkish cooking. It is highly diverse due to the varied geography, climate, and historical influences across the different regions (Aegean, Black Sea, Central, Eastern, Southeast).
Key Characteristics: Hearty, regional, emphasizing local ingredients. It heavily relies on grains (wheat, bulgur, rice), legumes (lentils, chickpeas), yogurt, vegetables, and different preparation styles like kebabs, stews, and pastries.
Examples of Regional Dishes:
Southeastern: Spicy and rich flavors (e.g., Lahmacun, Adana Kebab).
Aegean/Mediterranean: Abundant use of olive oil, herbs, and vegetables (Zeytinyağlılar).
Black Sea: Dishes focused on cornmeal and anchovies (Hamsi, Kuymak).
Central: Wheat-based and meat-heavy meals (e.g., Mantı, Etli Ekmek).
Essentially, Ottoman Cuisine is the high-art, palatial, and refined version, while Anatolian Cuisine is the broader, more grounded, and regionally diverse base from which it evolved. Both are integral parts of what is known today as Turkish Cuisine.
Merhaba! Herkese neşeli günler dilerim
bugün tatlı evimizde en sevdiğimiz yemeklerden olan şiş kebap yaptık.
Etleri marine etmeye gerek yok. yıllarca yaptım çok ta fark etmediğine inanıyorum.
şişe geçirdiğimiz etlerin uçuna küçük parça kuyruk yağıda takıyorum.
2 dakika etler hiç dokuma, yoksa tavaya yapışır
pişen etleri farklı bir tavada bekletin.kurumaması için kapak kapatın.
üzerlerine fırça yardımıyla tereyağı sürebilirsiniz. çok olduğundan ben tavada eritim. şişleri onun üzerine koydum.
Dün yaptığım mor soğan turşusunu açıp birlikte servis ettim. ayranla ve şalgamla harika oluyor.
yemeğimizi yedikten sonra yazı hatırlatan havanın keyfini çıkarmak için terasa çıkıp çay kitap keyfi yaptım. herkese böyle keyifl günler dilerim. Saçma sapan savaşlarda çocukların ölmediği olmadığı bir dünya dilerim. O zaman bizimde keyfimiz tam olur.
Hello, I wish everyone cheerful and happy days. Today, our meal at home is lamb shish kebab. There’s no need to marinate the meat. I’ve done it for years and I believe it doesn’t make much of a difference. I also place a small piece of tail fat at the end of the meat skewers. I also place a small piece of tail fat at the end of the meat skewers. Don’t touch the meat for the first 2 minutes, otherwise, it will stick to the pan. Keep the cooked meat in a different pan. Cover it to prevent it from drying out. You can brush butter onto them. Since there was a lot of meat, I melted the butter in the pan and placed the skewers on top of it. I melted the butter in the pan and placed the skewers on top of it. I opened the pickled red onions I made yesterday and served them with the meat I opened the pickled red onions I made yesterday and served them with the meat I opened the pickled red onions I made yesterday and served them with the meat I opened the pickled red onions I made yesterday and served them with the meat They pair wonderfully with ayran (a yogurt drink) and şalgam (turnip juice). They pair wonderfully with ayran (a yogurt drink) and şalgam (turnip juice). They pair wonderfully with ayran (a yogurt drink) and şalgam (turnip juice). They pair wonderfully with ayran (a yogurt drink) and şalgam (turnip juice). They pair wonderfully with ayran (a yogurt drink) and şalgam (turnip juice). After we finished our meal, I went out onto the terrace to enjoy the weather, which reminds you of summer, and had tea and read a book. which reminds you of summer, and had tea and read a book. which reminds you of summer, and had tea and read a book. which reminds you of summer, and had tea and read a book. which reminds you of summer, and had tea and read a book. which reminds you of summer, and had tea and read a book. which reminds you of summer, and had tea and read a book. which reminds you of summer, and had tea and read a book. which reminds you of summer, and had tea and read a book. I wish everyone such pleasant days. I wish for a world where children do not die in senseless wars. I wish for a world where children do not die in senseless wars. I wish for a world where children do not die in senseless wars. Then, our enjoyment would be complete. Then, our enjoyment would be complete. Then, our enjoyment would be complete. Then, our enjoyment would be complete.
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