Discovera true Turkish delight – fresh culinary treasures and centuries oldcooking techniques from the land called “the cradile ofcivilization”.
Turkishcuisine dates back to the Ottoman Empire, and has been stronglyinfluenced by Turkey’s tapestry of cultures and the many countriesthat share its border. Like the land from which it originated, itremains a richly satisfying fusion of Central Asian, Middle Eastern,Balkan, and Western European flavors that vary widely according toregion and season.
Turkishspecialties include hearty vegetable dishes (often featuring eggplantand tomatoes), as well as meats and lentils prepared with garlic,onions, oil and many spices. Nuts and fruits are also popular,especially in Turkish pastries. On this episode of ATaste From the Melting Pot,Fatma shows us how to transform grape leaves into delicious Dolmas(DOLE-muhs), reveals the secret to the perfect cup of Turkish coffee,and demonstrates a clay pot cooking technique that yields anirresistible vegetable GOO-vetch.
