Turkish Mix

Immerse in the bustling and exotic markets of Turkey with this delicious blend of spices. It has been used for generations in Turkish cuisine to add depth of flavor to meat and vegetable recipes and pulse dishes. Its warm Oriental notes will caress your taste buds and make you crave for more and more.

Ingredients:

paprika, cumin, black pepper, thyme, mint, chilli pepper

Net weight: 45 g

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    Turkish cuisine

    Turkish cuisine has been shaped over centuries by the influence of various civilizations including Persian, Roman, Byzantine, Ottoman and Arab. The result is a unique combination of flavors and ingredients, rich and aromatic dishes using fresh, seasonal vegetables, pulses, dairy products and spices.

    One of the most important ingredients in Turkish cuisine is lamb, which is used in a variety of dishes, including kebabs, stews and soups. Another staple is olive oil, which adds flavor and richness to almost all dishes. Rice, bread and vegetables are also common components of Turkish meals.

    One of the most famous Turkish dishes are various kebabs such as Adana, Urfa, Küfte Kebab and Iskender. Kebabs are prepared with lamb, chicken, beef, minced meat and even fish and are flavored with spices like cumin, paprika and mint among many others. Soups and stews are extremely common and varied. The wealth of Turkish pastries includes pide, lahmacun, burek, güzleme, katma and many others.

    One of the best ways to enjoy Turkish cuisine is to visit a local market where traders sell a variety of fresh produce including fruits, vegetables and spices. These markets are a great place to try new dishes and get an insight into the local food culture.

    Turkish chicken skewers (chicken shish kebab)

    Ingredients
    • 4 chicken thighs
    • 300 g thick yogurt
    • 1 tbsp. Turkish spice mix
    • 1 tbsp. tomato puree
    • 1 onion
    • 3-4 garlic cloves
    • lemon
    • oil
    • salt and black pepper
    Preparation
    1. Cut the chicken legs into equal pieces.
    2. Coarsely chop the onion.
    3. Crush the garlic with a press.
    Cooking
    1. Mix yogurt with onion, garlic, tomato puree, 1 - 2 tbsp. Turkish Spice Mix, juice of half a lemon, 2 tbsp. oil and 1 tbsp. salt.
    2. Stir well and marinate the chicken in the above mixture for at least 1 hour.
    3. Put the meat on skewers.
    4. Bake in a roasting pan with a rack for about 40 minutes on a maximum grill until the meat is browned and burned at the edges. Turn at least once while baking.

    Turkish lentils

    Ingredients
    • 250 g red lentils
    • 1 onion
    • 3-4 garlic cloves
    • 1 tbsp. Turkish spice mix
    • 1 carrot
    • oil
    • lemon
    • salt and black pepper
    Preparation
    1. Wash the lentils well.
    2. Finely chop the onion, garlic and carrots.
    Cooking
    1. Heat 2 tbsp. oil on medium heat and in it cook onion and carrot with a pinch of salt for 5-6 minutes.
    2. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
    3. Pour in the lentils and 4 cups of water. Cook until fully cooked - about 10-12 minutes after boiling.
    4. Add 1 tbsp. Turkish Spice Mix and cook for 5 more minutes.
    5. Puree and add salt to taste. If necessary, add hot water and bring to a boil again.
    6. Serve with lemon and finely chopped parsley and/or mint.
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