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Isot
Urfa biber (also known as isot pepper, ) is a dried Turkish chili pepper of the type ''Capsicum annuum'' cultivated in the Urfa region of Turkey. It is often described as having a smoky, raisin-like taste. Urfa biber is technically a red (chili) pepper, ripening to a dark maroon on the plant. The peppers go through a two-part process, where they are sun-dried during the day and wrapped tightly at night. The night process is called 'sweating', and works to infuse the dried flesh with the remaining moisture of the pepper. The result is an appearance ranging from deep purple to a dark, purplish black. Urfa biber is less spicy than many other chili peppers, but provides a more lasting build of heat. The pungency of the urfa biber is 7,500 SHU on the Scoville scale. The Urfa pepper is a protected geographic indication in Turkey, with the official name "Urfa isot pepper" (''Urfa isot biberi''). Etymology According to Sevan Nişanyan, the name ''isot'' evolved from ''issi ot,'' ( hot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
çiğ Köfte
Çiğ köfte () or chee kofta is a köfte dish that is a regional specialty of southeastern Anatolia served as an appetizer or meze. Similar to '' kibbeh nayyeh'' from Lebanese cuisine, ''çiğ köfte'' is common to Armenian and Turkish cuisines, and is also found in the traditional cuisine of the '' Urfalim'' Jews. Traditionally made with raw meat, there are vegetarian variations made with bulgur and in Urfa, a local meatless version is made with scrambled eggs. In Diyarbakır province locally prepared batches are sold by street vendors. Etymology In Turkish, ''çiğ'' means "raw" and ''köfte'' means meatball. The word ''köfte'' derives from Persian, ultimately from the Proto-Indo-European root "*(s)kop–" (grind, pound, beaten). Preparation Bulgur is kneaded with chopped onions and water until it gets soft. Then tomato and pepper paste, spices and very fine ground beef or lamb are added. This absolutely fatless raw mincemeat is treated with spices while kneading the mixt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
