Iranian starters | Easy and delicious recipes with Iran Cuisine

Yayla Corbasi (Yogurt Soup)

Turkish Food

Yayla Corbasi also called Yogurt çorbasi is a traditional Turkish yogurt and rice soup spiced and flavored with mint.

Hamsi tava : Turkish style Fried Anchovies

Turkish Food

Hamsi Tava is a traditional Turkish dish. It is simply delicious fried anchovies served with lemon wedges, fresh salad and onion rings.

Haydari: Garlic Yogurt Dip

Cooking Time: 5min

Turkish Food

Haydari, a simple, quick and indispensable dish at the mezze table. Serve with slices of toast! Turkish (or Greek) yogurt is thicker, creamier and richer than the “classic” small yogurt...

Cacik

Cooking Time: 5min

Starters

Turkish Food

Cacik (pronounced “djadjek”) is the twin of the Greek tzatziki or the Iranian mast o khiar. You can garnish your Cacik with dried mint or...

Simit: Turkish Bread

Cooking Time: 40min

Turkish Food

Simit, one of the most popular breads in Turkey, is a real institution in this country. This Turkish bread is often eaten for breakfast, with tea or coffee, or as...

Tabbouleh: Traditionnal Lebanese Recipe

Cooking Time: 20min

Starters

Libanese Food

Tabbouleh: history, preparation tips and nutritional benefits True Lebanese tabbouleh is a traditional Middle Eastern salad that consists mainly of parsley, mint, tomatoes, onions and bulgur (cracked wheat). It is...

Homemade Falafel Recipe

Cooking Time: 20min

Libanese Food

What is Falafel ? Falafel is a small ball or patty of chickpeas, herbs and spices cooked in a frying pan or in the oven....

Kumpir: Turkish Stuffed Potato

Turkish Food

What is Kumpir? Kumpir is a large stuffed potato very popular in Turkey. It is a well established specialty in the Turkish street food scene, everyone is eating it! The...

Ayran: Turkish Yogurt Drink

Cooking Time: 5min

Yogurt, present in Ayran, is a central and essential ingredient of Turkish cuisine. It was invented there a long time ago: the first references to “yogurt” date back to a...