Food Dictionaries

This growing compendium of food dictionaries is meant to quickly introduce you to a culture’s major dishes as well as the flavors and techniques that go into creating them.

The Turkish Food Dictionary

Turkish food balances hearty, aromatic flavors with simplicity and seasonal ingredients. Proteins typically come from lamb, beef, and chicken—pork is not traditionally consumed for religious reasons—while seafood is more common along the Aegean and Black Sea coasts. Yogurt, legumes like lentils and chickpeas, and eggs also play major roles in providing protein across the country. […]

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