Turkish Food Recipe; Çiğ Köfte ( Vegan Raw Kofta/ "meatball" ). Easy recipe with video

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Çiğ Köfte, which literally means "raw meatball," is the vegetarian version of one of Turkey's favorite fast or street foods. Traditionally, lean raw meat is mixed and kneaded with fine-grain bulgur and a variety of spices (baharat). 

Çiğ Köfte is typically shaped into small, long balls and served with fresh vegetables, like lettuce, cucumber pickles, chili pepper pickles, sour pomegranate molasses (nar ekşisi), and lemon juice. 

Some enjoy it wrapped in lavash flatbread, known as dürüm, while others prefer it simply wrapped in lettuce.

Çiğ köfte holds a special place in Turkish cuisine and culture, particularly in southeastern Anatolia (e.g., in cities like Şanlıurfa and Adıyaman), where it originated. It's often prepared for gatherings, celebrations, or as a treat. The communal act of kneading and sharing Çiğ köfte is a cherished tradition.

Traditionally, Çiğ köfte was prepared using finely ground raw beef or lamb, mixed with bulgur and a flavorful combination of spices. However, due to health risks linked to eating raw meat, the vegetarian version has become more popular, particularly in urban settings and for commercial purposes.

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KUE KERING KACANG JADUL / INDONESIAN TRADITIONAL PEANUT COOKIES. Recipe with Video

 

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This peanut cookie is one of many other Indonesian traditional cookies. I grew up eating these cookies.
It is made from a dough of flour, powdered sugar, cooking oil, and peanuts as the basic ingredients. and then baked in the oven until cooked.

It has a crumble texture and melts in your mouth, it's typical indeed for this cookie. 

These peanut cookies are usually made and served on holidays, such as Eid-ul-Fitr, Christmas, or Chinese New Year. But it isn't impossible to find it in traditional markets or some bakery shops daily.

The shape can vary, whether round, star-shaped, half-moon-shaped, flower-shaped, or heart-shaped. But the heart shape is the most popular one. You can check my previous peanut cookie recipe here with heart shape.

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Tahu Tek-tek Surabaya / Indonesian Tofu in shrimp paste peanut sauce

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Basically, there is no single form of "Indonesian cuisine", but rather, a variety of regional cuisines which are influenced locally by Indonesian culture as well as foreign influences. 

For example, rice that is processed into (steamed) white rice, ketupat or lontong (rice cake steamed using banana leaves or plastic) is the staple food for the majority of the Indonesian population, but for the eastern Indonesia, sago, corn, cassava, and sweet potatoes it is more commonly consumed. 

The general serving format for most Indonesian meals consists of staple foods with side dishes of meat, fish, or vegetables on the side of the plate.

Sumatran cuisine, for example, often displays Middle Eastern and Indian influences, such as the use of curry spices in meat and vegetable dishes, while Javanese cuisine develops from indigenous Indonesian cooking techniques. Cultural elements of Chinese cuisine can be distinguished in several Indonesian dishes. Dishes such as noodles, meatballs, and spring rolls have been absorbed in the art of Indonesian cooking.

You may like this Chicken braised in coconut milk ( Javanese curry) Recipe

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Turkish Lamb Tandoori. Make it at home. Recipe with video. / Ev Usulü Kuzu Tandır

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What is tandoori?

Tandoori is a fire burning in a pit built centuries ago to heat homes.
A unique soil mixture is prepared and shaped into a well. When wood was thrown into these pits and opened on the floors of houses in ancient times; large rooms were heated.

Over time, tandoori ovens, which were also used for cooking, are now preferred especially for cooking meat and bread.

In many regions of the country, tandoori bread was cooked enough to be consumed for a long time

the tandoori culture developed and it became a barbecue used for cooking lamb meat in the consistency of Turkish delight.

Tandoori has also become a name given to a dish commonly prepared by cooking lamb meat on a special skewer over a fire.

Tandoori has been an ideal cooking method for lamb. Restaurants have prepared natural tandoori in their places, especially for those who love lamb.

Lamb tandoori or tandoori kebab (Turkish language: Kuzu tandır or tandır kebabı), is a meat dish in Turkish cuisine. It belongs to the Akşehir region. It is prepared with lamb, onion, tomato, and peppers. Lamb pieces (sometimes a whole lamb) are baked in an oven called a tandır, which requires a special cooking method for hours. Served with bread and raw onions.

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Resep Putu Bambu (Kue Putu) / Indonesian Rice Flour Steamed Cake in Bamboo tube

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What is "Putu Bambu"?

Putu Bambu, other name is "kue putu", is a traditional Indonesian "kue" (snack). Made of rice flour filled with coconut/ palm sugar and steamed inside a small bamboo tube (pipe-like)-hence the name.

This Javanese traditional snack is a street food sold by street vendors, and also can be found in traditional markets (pasar) along with many other traditional "kue". 

You can find other Indonesian traditional "kue" recipes in the category "Indonesian Snack (Jajan Pasar/Kueh)".

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Resep Klepon Ubi Ungu / Indonesian Traditional Sweet dumpling snack from purple yam-KLEPON

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"Klepon" , is one kind of Indonesian traditional snack. It's a dumpling made from glutinous rice flour with palm sugar filling, wrapped in fresh shredded coconut.

The original and traditional flavor is "Pandan" just like my previous "Klepon recipe" here.

In Indonesian, snacks are called kudapan, or makanan kecil (lit. "small food"), or makanan ringan (lit. "light food"). 

They might taste savory or sweet, but snack foods are a significant aspect of Indonesian cuisine which is very diverse. 

Traditional kue or snacks — a collection of steamed or fried snacks with traditional-based ingredients, exist in many forms. 

You may like these Indonesian-style glutinous dumpling balls (Onde-onde)

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Arpacık soğanlı Yahnisi / Turkish Pearl Onion Meat Stew. One pot recipe with video.

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It would not be an exaggeration to say that stew is one of the oldest dishes in the world. 

Yahni (or yakhni ) originated in Medieval Persia. The name derives from the covered clay pot in which it was initially cooked. 

Different varieties of this dish later spread eastwards to Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, and South Asia and westwards to the Ottoman Empire reaching the Levant and the Balkans.

You may love this Yüksük Çorbası  / Delicious Turkish Dumpling (mantı) Soup. 

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Sambal (saus) Kacang / Indonesian spicy Peanut sauce (sambal kacang)

 

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Sambal is a staple condiment in most Indonesian cuisine. Almost all Indonesian food requires sambal to be served together with it.

Sambal is an Indonesian chili sauce or pastes, typically made from a mixture of chili peppers with secondary ingredients, such as shrimp paste, garlic, shallot, sugar or palm sugar, and tomato or even peanut or other ingredients.

There are a dozen types of sambal in Indonesian cuisine. You can check my other recipes at Sambal and the condiments category here

You may like this Homemade Chili Oil. Easy recipe with maximum flavor.

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Otak-otak bakar bumbu kacang / Indonesian Grilled Fish Cake in banana leaf

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Besides the ordinary main course, Indonesian people also like to eat snacks (snacking).

We have many kinds of snacks or we call them "kue" or "jajanan"

Kue in the Indonesian language is used to refer to not only these kinds of traditional snacks, but also all types of cake and some types of pastries. Kue is more often steamed than baked and normally has a sweet taste, but some are savory. Kue is categorized under " jajanan pasar" (market buys) or street food.

Just like what I am going to share today. It is called "otak-otak".

What is "otak-otak"?

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Yüksük Çorbası / Delicious Turkish Dumpling (mantı) Soup. Recipe with video

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This dish is famous in Mersin and Adana regions. Even though, it's also claimed in some other regions of Turkiye.

It is a traditional dish and is usually made and served at social events such as weddings or funerals.

You may love this Paça Çorbası / Turkish Cuisine; Lamb foot (trotter) soup.

This soup contains Turkish dumplings ( calls mantı) and chickpeas, cooked in fresh and hearty tomato and mint broth.

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Çikolatalı İrmik Helvası / Turkish Chocolate Semolina Halva (Halvah)

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In some old books and documentaries, halva was made in houses during Ottoman time and distributed among friends and neighbors. Especially on the first day of the 3 important months in the Islamic calendar (Hijri Recep, Shaban, Ramadan), homemade halva is made and placed in small bowls and distributed to every neighbor.

Picture of "helvacı" seller during the ottoman time in 16th century.
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In Turkiye, as tradition and customs halva (helva) is served on some special occasions such as births, circumcisions, weddings, and religious gatherings.  And when someone leaves or returns from Hajj(pilgrimage) and during Ramadan.

When a person has a new house or school graduation, and other important days they want to celebrate.

Not only that, but halva is also to be served at funerals or when someone is dead.

You may love this Turkish Poppy Seeds Semolina Pudding / Revani

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Resep Lupis ketan terfavorit! / Indonesian kue recipe: "LUPIS" (glutinous rice cake with palm sugar syrup)

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Kue is an Indonesian bite-sized snack or dessert food. Kue is a fairly broad term in Indonesian to describe a wide variety of snacks including cakes, cookies, fritters, pies, scones, and patisserie. 

Kue are made from a variety of ingredients in various forms; some are steamed, fried, or baked. 

Kue are popular snacks in Indonesia, and we have a wide variety of kue. 

In Java, traditional kue is categorized under jajan pasar (litteraly: "market buys" or "market munchies"). 

The colorfully decorated jajan pasar is usually given as a food gift or served to accompany tumpeng (the main dish) during traditional Javanese ceremonies.

Many of the traditional Indonesian kue, either sweet or savory, are based on rice flour and coconut. Traditionally, Indonesian sweets use gula aren or palm sugar, yet powdered sugar or granulated sugar is also widely used. 

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İrmik Helvası. Classic recipe Turkish Semolina Sweets (Halva sweets). With video

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Halva is a common dessert in Turkiye and many Middle Eastern countries. There are many varieties of halva in many different countries.

Flour halva (un helvası) and semolina halva (irmik helvası) are common in Turkish cuisine. Basic ingredients are flour (for un helvası) and semolina (for irmik helvası). Cooked with butter, oil, sugar, milk, and cream.

These flour and semolina halva varieties are popular in the Middle East and Asia.

In some old books and documentaries, halva was made in houses during Ottoman time and distributed among friends and neighbors. Especially on the first day of the 3 important months in the Islamic calendar (Hijri Recep, Shaban, Ramadan), homemade halva is made and placed in small bowls and distributed to every neighbor.

Picture of "helvacı" seller during the ottoman time in 16th century.
by Surnāme-i hümāyun

In Turkiye, as tradition and customs halva (helva) is served on some special occasions such as births, circumcisions, weddings, and religious gatherings.  And when someone leaves or returns from Hajj(pilgrimage) and during Ramadan.

When a person has a new house or school graduation, and other important days they want to celebrate.

Not only that, but halva is also to be served at funerals or when someone is dead.

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CARA MEMBUAT KAREDOK aka LOTEK / INDONESIAN RAW VEGETABLES SALAD IN PEANUT SAUCE

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Indonesian cuisine is one of the richest culinary traditions in the world and is full of intense flavors. The richness of its cuisine is a reflection of the diversity of cultures and traditions of the archipelago, which consists of about 6,000 inhabited islands, and plays an important role in Indonesian national culture in general. Almost all Indonesian dishes are rich in spices derived from spices such as candlenut, chili, temu kunci or fingerroot, galangal, ginger, kencur or kaempferia galanga, turmeric, coconut, and gula jawa or coconut/ palm sugar.

Just like what I am going to share today, it calls "Karedok". It is very similar to gado-gado, except all the vegetables are raw, while most gado-gado vegetables are boiled
Karedok is a raw vegetable salad in peanut sauce from Sundanese region, West Java, Indonesia. It is one of the Sundanese signature dishes. It traditionally includes long beans, cucumbers, bean sprouts, cabbage, Indonesian basil or lemon basil (Ind: kemangi), and small green eggplant, covered in peanut sauce dressing.

You may like to check my PECAK IKAN/ FISH WITH SPICY DRESSING. Recipe with video.

 

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