Practical Recipes in Turkish Cuisine

by Omur Akkor

Overview

Practical Recipes in Turkish Cuisine continues Chef Akkor's tradition of delivering authentic dishes from a rich culture that tells the story and heritage of a strong and resilient people. Akkor takes his readers on a culinary journey that includes creamy Yogurt and Mint Soup known as Yayla Çorbas, traditional Splendid Hummus (Humus-u Ala), Turkish Green Beans called Taze Fasulye, Meatballs with Vegetables (Sebzeli Köfte), Paradise Mud (Cennet Çamuru), and so much more! In Turkish Cuisine, food is a blessing and is respected as such; meals are eaten with gratitude.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781935295624
Publisher:	Blue Dome Press
Publication date:	09/16/2014
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	91
File size:	8 MB

About the Author

Omur Akkor, a gourmet chef, was born in Kilis, Turkey, a town known with its rich cuisine. He researches the local and forgotten cuisines of Turkey and has visited hundreds of cities and towns within Turkey as part of his study of historical and contemporary recipes from Turkish cuisine. His book, The Cuisine of Bursa, won the Gourmand World Cookbook Award and the Best Local Cuisine Book Award in 2009. Akkor also won the Gourmand Cookbook Award for Best Culinary History Cookbook in 2012, and the Best Corporate Book in 2014. He lives in Istanbul, Turkey.

Editorial Reviews

11/17/2014
The latest in an ever-growing line of releases from Akkor (Ottoman Cuisine) continues the tradition of a bare bones collection of culture-specific recipes. After a preface that briefly touches on the history of Turkish cuisine, Akkor jumps into the recipes which, unfortunately, lack any explanation regarding their inclusion or key flavors. Thankfully, they're simple, and paired with photos of every dish so readers can see what Zucchini Fritters, Red Lentil and Mint Soup, or Sour Okra with Chickpeas look like and will be able to imagine what they will taste like. Readers are left to their own devices to determine not only what sets quark cheese apart from other cheeses (not to mention where to find it) but why it's a crucial ingredient for Pastry with Spinach, or the puzzling explanation of how White Beans with Pastrami falls under the classification of "Turkish." Those interested in recreating Paradise Mud, a dessert incorporating lemon, butter, pistachios, cream or ice cream, and cinnamon, could use a definition of kadayif, described as a "string-shaped dough". Those intimately familiar with Turkish cuisine will enjoy this collection, but aficionados might not find it useful. (Sept.)

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