This a classic that rivals the Italian pizza Margherita, and consists of a very thin dough on which a mixture of ground meat, tomato, onion, pepper and spices is spread. The name derives from Arabic and means “meat with dough”. Lahmacun is a classic of Turkish fast food, and despite being available everywhere (or precisely because of it), it is not a recipe that people normally know how to prepare at home.
Tag: mediterranean diet
Greek-style stuffed eggplant or “papoutsakia”
The Mediterranean diet has many recipes for stuffed vegetables, whether with meat or vegetarian, and especially there are many variants with aubergine. „Papoutsakia“ literally means „little shoes“ in Greek, the stuffed aubergines seem to have that shape. They are filled with a mixture of meat, tomato, vegetables and spices. The dish is finally crowned with a gratin of bechamel sauce and grated cheese.
Easy recipe of okra with chicken stew
May be you never have heard of a vegetable called okra (or bamia) until now, as it requires very hot and dry climates to grow, which is why it’s impossible to find fresh in many countries. However, it’s also sold frozen or canned in Turkish or Oriental supermarkets, so if you have the opportunity to find it, I strongly recommend you to try this easy and quick stew.
Cod tortilla recipe like in a “sidrería” of Bilbao
There are many ways of cooking cod In Northern Spain, and this recipe is a very traditional one from Bilbao. The cod omelette is tasty and simple, and it’s an excellent source of protein as well.
Amazing fig and milk dessert, with no sugar or flour
This fig and milk dessert is an old Turkish recipe, and it’s prepared with only those two ingredients. In addition to its simplicity, it’s without any added sugars -thanks to the dried figs- and any flour, thanks to a milk fermentation process (similar to that of yogurt) that gives it a firm consistency.
Shakshuka (oriental-style eggs with tomato)
Shakshuka is a dish that can be found in different versions from the Maghreb region to Israel. It’s basically eggs prepared over a spicy tomato sauce and is eaten with in pita bread, usually accompanied by plain yogurt.
Muhammara, an exquisite red pepper and walnut spread
There is life beyond hummus! This red pepper and walnut spread, called muhammara, is an elegant and tasty recipe from Levantine cuisine, usually presented as a “mezze”. The flavor combines the smokiness of the peppers, sweet or hot depending on the type we choose, the characteristic touch of the walnuts and the bittersweet point of the pomegranate molasses.
Low-carb side dish in just 10 minutes: cauliflower bulgur pilav
“Pilav” is a generic denomination in Turkish cuisine for the accompaniment of rice, bulgur or pasta, or a mixture of two of these. This cauliflower bulgur pilav is a particular version, since it’s perfect even for those who are in a low-carb or ketogenic diet.
Healthiest version of Greek moussaka
This alternative version of the traditional Greek moussaka becomes as light as possible by baking the vegetables instead of frying them, but also replacing the „obligatory“ bechamel with a yoghurt sauce.
Greek-style baked Feta recipe
Feta is probably the most popular cheese of Greece, and among the countless recipes it offers, this baked Feta recipe -called “bougiourdi” in Greek, is a quick, simple and very delicious starter. As usual, you can fill you kitchen with amazing Mediterranean smell and taste with almost no effort!
