Hungry Man Kitchen: Turkish Chicken Rice Pilaf with Chickpeas - Tavuklu Pilav

Nov 15, 2024 | Tavuklu Pilav, a.k.a. Chicken Rice Pilaf, a beloved Turkish dish featuring tender chicken, chickpeas, and perfectly cooked rice infused with rich chicken stock. This comforting, easy rice dish is not just a staple in Turkish homes but also one of the most popular street foods, often sold by vendors in cities across Turkiye. Simple yet flavorful, Tavuklu Pilav is a perfect example of how humble ingredients come together to create something truly delicious.

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Hungry Man Kitchen: Savory and Hearty Turkish Meatball Stew, Sulu Köfte

May 10, 2024 | Sulu Köfte is a real classic Turkish comfort dish that many grew up with. This dish, which every Turkish mother knows, is a classic comfort food that brings back childhood memories. Tender meatballs simmered in a rich broth with potatoes and carrots, it's a staple in Turkish households and everyone has its own twist. Today's version is a classic and simple version, made with bulgur, ground beef and some seasonings, simmered in a mildly spiced savory broth. Enjoy!

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Hungry Man Kitchen: Spicy Lentil, Chickpea & Noodle Soup – Turkish ‘Widow’s Soup’

Nov 8, 2024 | Dul Avrat Çorbası, "Widow's Soup," is a comforting and humble soup from Adana, Turkey made with staple ingredients.

Legend has it that this soup was first created by a widowed woman who, despite her limited resources, became famous for making delicious, filling meals from basic, inexpensive ingredients like lentils, chickpeas, and homemade noodles (erişte). The combination of spicy, tangy flavors and hearty staples made this soup a staple in the region.

With green lentils, square noodles and spinach orchard, this soup is packed with nutrients and flavor. A spicy kick from pul biber (Turkish chili flakes) and a tangy finish with fresh lemon or bitter orange (turunç) juice. A traditional Turkish soup, perfect for warming you up on a cold winter day!


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Hungry Man Kitchen: How to make Tabbouleh - Lebanese Herb & Bulgur Salad | تبولة

Jul 7, 2021 | Tabbouleh (a.k.a. tabouli or taboulah) is a Middle Eastern, Levantine vegan salad made with finely chopped parsley, mint, bulgur, onions and tomatoes. Mostly associated with Lebanese cuisine, this amazing vegan salad is flavored with extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper and optionally a bit of sumac and pomegranate molasses for extra tanginess.

For me [HM], the best tabbouleh should be crunchy and with lots of parsley and greens, instead of soggy bulgur. Also try adding a bit of sumac and pomegranate molasses for a hint of sweetness and extra tanginess.


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Hungry Man Kitchen: Turkish Zucchini Mezze with Garlic Yogurt - Easy & Healthy

Nov 1, 2024 | Nuraniye, a traditional dish and sometimes enjoyed as a mezze originating from the Aegean region, is said to have its roots in Turkish people who migrated from Crete. This healthy appetizer combines grated zucchini, yogurt, fresh herbs like dill and parsley, and a touch of garlic for a light, summery dish. Served cold, it’s a perfect balance of flavors for any Mediterranean-inspired meal.

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Hungry Man Kitchen: Delicious Bulgur Meatballs with Garlic Yoghurt, Turkish Sömelek Köfte

Oct 25, 2024 | Somelek Kofte (sömelek means "swaddled (baby)" in local language, hence the shape of the meatballs) is a traditional Turkish dish from the city of Kahramanmaras, made with fine bulgur, minced meat, semolina, and spices, served with a refreshing garlic yoghurt sauce and topped with a spicy butter drizzle. This easy-to-follow recipe will bring the flavors of Anatolia straight to your kitchen. Perfect for a hearty meal or to impress guests!

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Hungry Man Kitchen: How to Make Urfa Kazan Kebab - Spiced Lamb Eggplants in One Pot

Oct 18, 2024 | Urfa-Style Kazan Kebab, (Kazan means large pot or cauldron in Turkish) is a delicious and traditional Turkish dish where eggplants are stuffed with a spicy lamb mixture and cooked in a single pot on the stovetop. This savory, easy recipe features tender eggplants filled with seasoned lamb, red peppers, tomatoes and spiced with Urfa [biber]/isot pepper [see below], making it both flavorful and simple to prepare at home. Serve it with rice pilaf or pita bread for a complete meal.

WIKIPEDIA: Urfa biber/isot pepper »

Hungry Man Kitchen: Turkish One-pot Lamb and Eggplant Stew - Patlıcan Meftune

Jul 5, 2024 | This traditional dish features tender eggplant, succulent meat, and a rich, mildly spiced, flavorful sauce that embodies the essence of southeastern Turkish cuisine. It is a traditional dish from Diyarbakır and typically consists of tender eggplant pieces cooked with succulent lamb, tomatoes, garlic, and signature sumac-flavored sauce, all simmered together to create a rich, flavorful stew. The result is a hearty and aromatic dish that highlights the essence of south-eastern Turkish cuisine.

Meftune can also be made with zucchinis, broad beans and other seasonable vegetables.


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Hungry Man Kitchen: Quick and Creamy Celery Root Salad: No-cook 15-Minute Mezze

Sep 20, 2024 | This Aegean style, quick and easy celery root / celeriac salad is a refreshing mezze dish that's perfect for any meal or gathering. Crunchy grated celeriac mixed with creamy garlic yogurt, tangy lemon, and the extra crunch of walnuts, this no-cook salad is bursting with flavors and textures. Fresh dill and mint add a fragrant herbaceous touch, while a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil brings it all together. This easy recipe is not only delicious but also healthy and perfect for a light lunch or side dish.

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Hungry Man Kitchen: Turkish Style Braised Beef with Browned Butter Pilaf and Shepherd's Salad

Jun 7, 2024 | Dana Kavurma: A Quintessential Turkish Delight for Kurban Bayrami

Dana Kavurma is one of the quintessential Turkish dishes, particularly cherished during Kurban Bayrami (Eid al-Adha). This dish can be best described as braised beef or even confit, as the beef is slowly cooked in its own fat and juices. This age-old and traditional cooking method not only enhances the flavor but also serves as a means to preserve the meat throughout the winter. Alongside its counterpart, lamb kavurma, it remains a beloved classic for every Turkish household.

One of the best accompaniments for Dana Kavurma is the rice pilaf. Today, we are preparing a simple yet aromatic browned butter rice pilaf, which pairs beautifully with the rich flavors of the beef. Additionally, a Shepherd's salad—true to its name—is a basic yet refreshing salad made with chopped vegetables and a hint of acidity, providing a delightful balance to the hearty dish.

For a complete experience, serve Dana Kavurma with some yogurt or ayran (a traditional Turkish yogurt drink). This combination will surely become a favorite on your menu!

"Dana" means beef or calf, while "kavurma" refers to a cooking technique that typically involves frying. However, in the case of this dish, "kavurma" denotes a method more akin to braising, where the meat is cooked slowly in its own juices, resulting in tender and flavorful bites.


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Hungry Man Kitchen: Addictive Turkish Meat Pastry — Hatay's Kaytaz Boregi

Mar 29, 2024 | Originating from Hatay, this flaky pastry is filled with a flavorful mixture of savory meat seasoned with spices and pomegranate molasses. In this video, I will try to guide you through each step, hopefully helping you to recreate this mouthwatering delicacy in your own kitchen. Discover this unique flavor of Hatay as we are making an authentic "Kaytaz Böreği".

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Hungry Man Kitchen: Dawood Basha: Succulent Spicy Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

Sep 13, 2024 | Travel back in time with the authentic flavors of Dawood Basha, a dish named after an Ottoman governor in Middle East. This recipe features tender lamb or beef meatballs, perfectly spiced, simmered in a rich tomato sauce. Ideal for serving with rice pilaf or bread!

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Hungry Man Kitchen: Real Wiener Schnitzel

Jan 3, 2021 | Make Schnitzel like a Wiener - Genuine Vienna Style Schnitzel Recipe

The origin of the famous Wiener Schnitzel is of vigorous debate amongst the authorities. There have been similar recipes in the history, such as the Jewish community in Istanbul (formerly Constantinople) is also reported to have a dish, meat coated with breadcrumbs similar to the Wiener Schnitzel in the 12th century.

Also made with chicken, pork and beef, the best schnitzel is made with veal which is pounded thinly and covered with flour, eggs, and a nice layer of breadcrumbs. Fried to perfection with a crispy outside and with a light, juicy, tender meat inside.

Hope you enjoy the detailed, step-by-step recipe of this delicious, famous dish from Vienna, Austria. – Firat


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Hungry Man Kitchen: How to Make Calzone at Home - Amazing Stuffed Pizza

Feb 18, 2024 | Amsterdam | Today we are making a calzone which is simply a stuffed pizza with your favorite ingredients. This incredibly savory food originated in Naples and makes a perfect meal for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Baked in the oven, or deep fried, and stuffed with salami, ham or vegetables, mozzarella, ricotta and Parmesan or pecorino cheese, the sky is the limit for this fluffy sandwich size pizza. In this video, we will make an oven-baked calzone filled with ricotta cheese, mozzarella, spinach and topped with crispy parmesan.


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Hungry Man Kitchen: Vegan Turkish Stuffed Peppers, Oven-baked - Zeytinyağlı Biber Dolması

Aug 16, 2024 | Dolma (in Turkish, "-something- stuffed"), a beloved family of stuffed dishes, has its roots in Ottoman cuisine and has since become a staple in the region. Traditionally served cold, this vegan version of "Zeytinyağlı Biber Dolması" (olive-oil-flavored stuffed peppers) highlights the rich flavors of Turkish cuisine, with tender green bell peppers stuffed with a sweet and savory rice and onion filling. Usually prepared on the stovetop, this version allows the peppers to char beautifully in the oven, intensifying the flavors and adding a unique depth to this already delicious dish.

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Hungry Man Kitchen: Middle Eastern Roasted Beetroot and Garlic Dip - Mutabbal Shawandar

Aug 2, 2024 | Mutabbal / Moutabal Shawandar is a delightful roasted beetroot and garlic dip that brings a burst of color and taste to any table. This beautiful and hearty dish is perfect for pairing with pita bread, veggies, or as a unique addition to your appetizer spread. The dish has similar versions in many countries in Middle East, Turkiye and Greece, and this version is based on the Syrian recipe which includes tahini.

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Hungry Man Kitchen: Classic Greek Moussaka - Traditional and Delicious!

Aug 11, 2023 | The word "Moussaka" itself has Arabic origins, derived from the word "musaqqa'a," which means "chilled." Early versions of this dish were made with layered vegetables and sometimes meat, then baked and served at room temperature. The concept of layering and baking vegetables eventually spread to other parts of the Mediterranean, including Greece.

Greek Moussaka, as we know it today, is said to have been adapted and popularized by the Greek population during the Ottoman era. This widely known Greek version was created by the French-trained Greek chef Nikolaos Tselementes in the 1920s.


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Hungry Man Kitchen: How Authentic ADANA KEBAB Is Made - Turkey's Most Famous Kebab

Mar 25, 2024 | Adana Kebab is a unique and possibly the most famous kebab originating from one of the most famous kebab cities in the country, Adana. Authentic Adana kebab is made with ground lamb and tail fat that are hand minced together with just salt, paprika / hot red pepper flakes and sometimes with fresh red paprika pepper giving it an intense lamb flavor.

Unlike many recipes on the Internet and YouTube, the authentic Adana kebab recipe does not contain any onion, garlic or any other ingredients and thus retains the unique and pure lamb flavor.

It is traditionally served on a platter over flatbreads, charred peppers and tomatoes, or wrapped into lavash bread along with a simple and traditional onion salad.


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The Hungry Man’s favourite flatbread for kebabs – soft and leavened lavash. Get the recipe here.

Hungry Man Kitchen: Musakka: Eggplant Moussaka the Turkish Way

Apr 29, 2022 | Musakka is an eggplant-based (sometimes potato-based) dish, often containing ground lamb or beef and is common in the Middle East, Balkans and, of course, Turkey, with many local and regional variations.

While many versions, especially the Greek one, Moussaka, has a top layer made of béchamel sauce, Turkish musakka consists of sliced and fried eggplant served in a tomato-based meat sauce, warm or at room temperature. This dish is a classic in traditional Turkish cuisine and pair with it rice and yogurt (or better cacık). That's an addictive combination.


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Hungry Man Kitchen: Turkish Stuffed Eggplants - How to Make Karniyarik

Feb 7, 2021 | Today's dish is Karniyarik which means "split belly" in Turkish and as you may guess, these fried eggplants are cut and stuffed with a ragout like, rich ground beef mixture with spicy, aromatic onions, chilies and tomatoes. Finished in the oven with a tomato chili sauce, this dish is one of the favorites of many Turkish people and is usually served with (pilav) Turkish rice and cacik (yogurt with garlic, herbs and cucumber).

Click a href=https://youtu.be/jAuHHy3mZ6o target=_blank>here for a full list of the ingredients and then click on ‘show more’.