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).

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Hungry Man Kitchen: Turkish Baked Rice Pudding: Firin Sutlac

May 26, 2023 | Sutlac is possibly one of the most well-known and common desserts in Turkey. Made with only milk, rice, sugar and optionally a pinch of salt, this version of sutlac is associated with the northern part (Black Sea region) of Türkiye and known as Hamsikoy Sutlaci from the city of Trabzon.

First slowly cooked to a thick milk and rice pudding and baked in the oven to have the signature burnt browning on top, this is a delectable rice pudding, leaving you craving for more.


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Hungry Man Kitchen: Muhammara | محمرة

Dec 9, 2022 | Muhammara, Mouhammara is a delicious roasted pepper dip originated in Aleppo, Syria. This walnut and roasted, red pepper mezze is very popular throughout the Mediterranean, including Turkey, especially in southeastern regions, where Arab dishes are more common in the local cuisine because of the Syrian cultural influence.

WIKIPEDIA: Muhammara.

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

Jul 7, 2021

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Hungry Man Kitchen: Turkish Cuisine: Malatya Geleli Kebab

May 19, 2023 | Malatya Geleli Kebap, a traditional Turkish dish that is beloved for its tender and juicy meat, charred eggplants and flavorful spices. Not only is this recipe delicious, but it's also a great way to bring a taste of Turkiye to your dinner table. Impress your guests and give them a taste of this beloved Turkish dish.

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Hungry Man Kitchen: This Moroccan Soup Is the Ultimate Comfort Food, Harira

Dec 30, 2022| Although harira is a famous Moroccan soup associated Ramadan dish, it's also perfect year-round, especially for cold winters. It's one of the most comforting soups with lots of background flavors and great aroma.

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