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YAPRA K SAR MA
STUFFED VINE LEAVES
Ingredients
10 grape leaves to line the bottom of pan
30-40 grape large grape leaves
Half lemon
Filling:
1 cup rice
1 large onion
1/3 cup olive oil
1 tomato
25 grams pine nuts
1/4 bunch fresh mint or 1/2 Tbsp. dried mint
1/2 bunch fresh dill
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. salt
3 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. all spice
Directions:
Filling In a pot add the rice and cover with lukewarm water and
let cool. Once cooled, pour out the water, wash the rice well and
then drain.
Finely chop the onion and add the pine nuts, 1/2 tsp. of salt, and
the olive oil. On medium heat bro wn the mixture by stirring
constantly for about 20 minutes.
Add the drained rice and toast for approximately 10 minutes. Cut
the tomato in small pieces and add to the mix. Also add the
remainder of the salt, the pepper, the sugar and 1/2 cup of water.
Mix well and cover with a lid. W hen it comes to a boil reduce the
heat and simmer for 10 -15 minutes until all of the water has been
absorbed.
Remove from the heat and mix in the spices and chopped herbs.
Cover the rice with a cloth underneath the lid and let steam for
about 30 minutes. Mix well before using.
Put the grape leaves in boiling water f or 5 minutes. Drain and
remove the stems. Line the bottom of a saucepan with leaves for
base.
Knefe
INGREDIENTS
300 g of kadayif
21/2 cups of sugar
1/3 cups of melted margarine
2 cups of grated salt-free ,fresh white cheese
1/2 a tablespoon of lemon juice
grated peel of 1 lemon
DIRECTIONS
1- heat 21/2 cups of sugar with 2 1/2 cups of water in a pot and stir until the
sugar disolves.bring to a boil then add in lemon juice and lemon juice and lemon
peels let boil for 5 minutes then remove from heat
2- grease a tray (25 cm in diameter) with half of the margarine.
3- put half of the kadayif into the tray.sprinkle grated cheese over and press
gently.
4- put the remaining kadayif on top and press gently
5- pour the remaining melted margarine on top with a spoon.cook in an oven
until it turns pink.remove from the oven and pour sugar-water on top
6- slice and serve while hot.
Turkish Salad
INGREDIENTS
2tablespoons water
4teaspoon salt
DIRECTIONS
1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl and chill for at least 1 hour
before serving.
Adana Kebab
INGREDIENTS
2teaspoons sumac, can be found in any middle eastern store.or you can
omit this step
DIRECTIONS
1. In a large mixing bowl add lamb and veal.
2. Then add minced bell peppers and onions.
3. Add all spices and mix well.
4. Cover and put in fridge overnight.
5. Mix red onion,sumac,lemon juice in small bowl cover and put in fridge.
6. Using your hands shape mixture into 6 inch long kebabs and about 2
inches wide.
7. Place on a hot grill and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side.
8. Kebabs will be done when they feel spongy.
9. When done place kebab inside of pita.
10. top with yogurt sauce and sliced red onion mixture.
11. This can also be served with a side of Turkish Pilaf
1 2teaspoon
white pepper
DIRECTIONS
1. In a bowl add all the ingredients and lightly combine mixture.
Set aside in the fridge for the flavors to meld at least 2 to 4
hours.
2. Form the mixture into balls then roll between your palms into
sausage shapes.
3. Add a little olive oil on a cookie sheet covered with foil and
bake for 35 to 45 minutes at 350 degrees or until Kofte is
cooked through.
4. Serve with pita bread and a salad.