http://www.foodcurrency.com/ Food Currency en Sat, 06 Sep 2008 14:40:00 GMT Sat, 06 Sep 2008 14:40:00 GMT info@foodcurrency.com info@foodcurrency.com http://www.foodcurrency.com/braised-mackerel-with-cinnamon/ Braised Mackerel This recipe is adapted from that published by Turabli Efendi in 1864 (see post Cinnamon - the condiment of choice in the late Ottoman era) and was originally... http://www.foodcurrency.com/braised-mackerel-with-cinnamon/#comments http://www.foodcurrency.com/braised-mackerel-with-cinnamon/ Sat, 06 Sep 2008 14:40:00 GMT http://www.foodcurrency.com/cinnamon-the-condiment-of-choice-in-the-late-ottoman-era/ Almost every spice stall in the Spice Bazaar in Istanbul will have small bundles of dark reddish brown cylinders of something that is labelled cinnamon. Closer inspection of the aromatic... http://www.foodcurrency.com/cinnamon-the-condiment-of-choice-in-the-late-ottoman-era/#comments http://www.foodcurrency.com/cinnamon-the-condiment-of-choice-in-the-late-ottoman-era/ Sat, 06 Sep 2008 14:21:00 GMT http://www.foodcurrency.com/ayran-the-recipe/ Ayran This is an incredibly refreshing drink on a warm day! Makes approximately 1 litre Ingredients 500ml reasonably thick yoghurt (at least 4-5% fat) 500ml water Salt to taste (maximum... http://www.foodcurrency.com/ayran-the-recipe/#comments http://www.foodcurrency.com/ayran-the-recipe/ Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:19:00 GMT http://www.foodcurrency.com/reaping-the-benefits-of-friendly-fermentation-ayran-th-story/ Turkey is well known for many food, and drinks. Outside the country, Turkish coffee and raki - pronounced rak-uh (or raki as many people say!) are probably the most famous... http://www.foodcurrency.com/reaping-the-benefits-of-friendly-fermentation-ayran-th-story/#comments http://www.foodcurrency.com/reaping-the-benefits-of-friendly-fermentation-ayran-th-story/ Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:01:00 GMT http://www.foodcurrency.com/turkish-delights-kitchen-equipment-sac-convex-griddle-and-oklava-long-thin-rolling-pin/ Equipping your Turkish Kitchen A Turkish kitchen has many of the same items that sit on benches and in cupboards of kitchens around the world. Pots and pans, knives and... http://www.foodcurrency.com/turkish-delights-kitchen-equipment-sac-convex-griddle-and-oklava-long-thin-rolling-pin/#comments http://www.foodcurrency.com/turkish-delights-kitchen-equipment-sac-convex-griddle-and-oklava-long-thin-rolling-pin/ Tue, 12 Aug 2008 13:06:00 GMT http://www.foodcurrency.com/turkish-delights-gozleme-stuffed-savoury-flat-pastry/ Gozleme Gozleme is a classic Turkish snack, or meal, made from yufka. Yufka is a universal thin flat pastry used for making gozleme, more complex layered pastries as well as... http://www.foodcurrency.com/turkish-delights-gozleme-stuffed-savoury-flat-pastry/#comments http://www.foodcurrency.com/turkish-delights-gozleme-stuffed-savoury-flat-pastry/ Tue, 12 Aug 2008 11:34:00 GMT http://www.foodcurrency.com/chemistry-from-the-kitchen-yeast-and-bread/ Yeast and bread Saccharomyces cerevisiae is the single-celled fungi used in brewing and baking. Yeast is the raising agent used in most bread making. It works by metabolising simple carbohydrates... http://www.foodcurrency.com/chemistry-from-the-kitchen-yeast-and-bread/#comments http://www.foodcurrency.com/chemistry-from-the-kitchen-yeast-and-bread/ Sat, 02 Aug 2008 13:00:00 GMT http://www.foodcurrency.com/turkish-flat-bread/ Bazlama - Simple, griddled, thick, flat bread A thick flat bread found in markets around Anatolia, but also found in some supermarkets in Istanbul Ingredients 180g strong flour 3/4 teaspoon... http://www.foodcurrency.com/turkish-flat-bread/#comments http://www.foodcurrency.com/turkish-flat-bread/ Sat, 02 Aug 2008 12:21:00 GMT http://www.foodcurrency.com/turkish-delighta-recipe/ Turkish Delight with Almonds (Makes about 50 pieces) Ingredients for Turkish delight 450g (16oz) sugar 750ml (25floz) water 75g (21/2oz) wheat starch 55g (2oz) slivered almonds, lightly toasted for greasing... http://www.foodcurrency.com/turkish-delighta-recipe/#comments http://www.foodcurrency.com/turkish-delighta-recipe/ Sat, 12 Jul 2008 13:22:00 GMT http://www.foodcurrency.com/turkish-delightthe-story/ Confectionery has come along way since it was used to mask the flavour of unpleasant medicine in the 14th century. Turkish delight has come a long way for me since... http://www.foodcurrency.com/turkish-delightthe-story/#comments http://www.foodcurrency.com/turkish-delightthe-story/ Sat, 12 Jul 2008 12:58:00 GMT http://www.foodcurrency.com/more-than-a-dner-kebab/ Turkish cuisine is synonymous for many with the revolving 'doner' kebab, but it is so much more. Ottoman and thus Turkish cuisine is the product of centuries of culinary refinement... http://www.foodcurrency.com/more-than-a-dner-kebab/#comments http://www.foodcurrency.com/more-than-a-dner-kebab/ Sat, 12 Jul 2008 12:19:00 GMT