Turkish ‘Rakı’ Is Nicknamed 'Lion's Milk'

Edit About.com 22 Feb 2016
The most prominent use of anise is in the distilled alcoholic beverage known as ‘rakı’ (rah-KUH’). What is ‘Rakı’?. ‘Rakı’ is a double distilled spirit derived from grapes ...Rakı’ and the ‘rakı table,’ which refers to a social gathering where ‘rakı’ is served along with hot and cold ‘meze’ dishes, have been an important part of Turkish culture and cuisine for centuries ... Drinking ‘rakı’ shouldn’t be taken lightly ... The ‘RakıTable....

Equipment, Tools And Utensils

Edit About.com 22 Feb 2016
A mortar and pestle is used to crush spices, garlic and nuts.  Photo ©; Maximilian Stock Ltd._Getty Images ... For Preparation ... Wire Seive – It’s good to have a range of sizes on hand ... ‘Rakı’ glasses – If you plan to serve Turkishrakı’ (RAH’-kuh), a strong, anise-flavored alcoholic beverage, along with your ‘meze,’ you’ll need small, tall narrow glasses to serve ‘rakı’ over ice and a matching glass of water right next to it. ....

Your Guide To Turkish 'Meze'

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'Meze' Or Main Course? ... 'Meze' is usually accompanied by either soft drinks, or wine and Turkish 'rakı' (rah-KUH'), an anise-flavored liquor similar to ouzo and arak. Old friends often choose to gather around what's called a "rakı table." Here, they choose to enjoy their favorite 'meze' dishes and reminisce over a bottle of 'rakı' and skip the main course altogether ... ....

Turkish ‘Lakerda,’ Or Salted Bonito

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Turkish 'lakerda,' or salted bonito, is served with red onion slices and black pepper.  Photo ©; Moritz-Hoffmann_Getty Images. Istanbul’s Irresistable ‘Meze’ ... Importance Of Fish In Turkish Cuisine. 'Lakerda' has a blushing beige color and a rich, salty, fishy flavor ... ‘Lakerda’ is often enjoyed together with Turkey’s famous anise-flavored drink called ‘rakı’ and it’s a must-have at a traditional Turkish ‘rakı table.’ ... ....

Dining On The Sea Near Bodrum, Turkey

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Local meze on a dining boat on the Aegean near Bodrum, Turkey.  Photo ©; Elizabeth Taviloglu, 2012 ... It all takes place on a dining boat! ... The atmosphere was wonderful ... To get us started, we were offered 'rakı' (rah-KUH'), a classic Turkish anise drink similar to ouzo ... After a long dinner, lots of 'rakı' and great conversation, our hosts showed us a group of long cushions and huge pillows lined up on the deck....

Fried Squid With Tarator Dip Is A Turkish ‘Meze’ Specialty

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Turkish-style fried calamari has a soft, golden crust. It's served with 'tarator' sauce made with stale bread, garlic and plain yogurt.  Photo ©; Xavier Allard - Fotolia.com ... Most Turkish seafood lovers choose to eat this dish in restaurants along with other ‘meze’ dishes, a glass or two of ‘rakı’ and some good conversation. If you can get cleaned, fresh calamari you can try making Turkish-style fried calamari at home ... ....

Turkish Fried Liver and Onions Is Called 'Arnavut Ciğeri'

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Turkish-style fried liver and onions is called 'Albanian Liver'.  Photo ©; Elizabeth Taviloglu, 2012. When I was a child, my mother would cook liver once a week because it was good for us ... It's a popular dish in every Turkish tavern, or 'meyhane' (MAY-hahn-EY'), along with Turkish "rakı" (rah-KUH'), an anise-flavoured liquor mixed with ice and water similar to ouzo or arak ... Ingredients ... salt 1 tsp ... ....

Turkish Octopus Salad Is A Favorite Aegean 'Meze' Dish

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Fresh octopus salad is one of the most beloved 'meze' dishes in Turkish cuisine.  Photo ©; Filipebvarela - Fotolia.com ... ‘Meze’ are small plates of delectable hot and cold starters that are served one after another before the main course. ‘Meze’ is also a way of dining. Many hours are spent slowly sipping Turkey’s famous distilled anise drink called ‘rakı’ (rah-KUH’) and sampling an array of tasty ‘meze’ dishes ... Ingredients ... ....

Classic Turkish Dishes

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Turkish wedding soup has rich lamb flavor with a slight tang of lemon. Photo ©; Elizabeth Taviloglu, 2013 Traditonal Turkish Soup Recipes. Soup has an important role in Turkish cuisine. Soup is eaten at all three meals ... It's all here ... Turkish ‘Rakı’ Is Nicknamed 'Lion's Milk' Turkish Lemonade How To Make Turkish Coffee Step By Step Turkish Tea And Coffee Culture Turkish Hot Milk With Cinnamon What Is 'Boza' And Where To Get It ... ....

Visiting Uncle Bardakçı (Part 3)

Edit Huffington Post 24 Nov 2015
His voice trailed off as he refilled his glass, one part rakı, one part water ... A trace of rakı-fueled slyness glinted behind his thick glasses ... Her hands began to wander over the table in search of the bottle of rakı, but before she could lay her fingers on the cool glass neck, Mrs ... Sell outs, yes?" Another glass of rakı disappeared down his parched throat ... In one fluid motion, he grabbed his rakı glass and whipped it past Kiera's head....

Visiting Uncle Bardakçı (Part 2)

Edit Huffington Post 18 Nov 2015
Bardakçı asked Kiera if she'd ever tried rakı, Turkey's national drink ... She got up without a word and retrieved a bottle of rakı from a glass cabinet in the corner of the dining room ... His wife returned from the kitchen with two rakı glasses, narrow as shot glasses but twice as tall, and a sweating pitcher of ice water ... He topped off the rakı with water, plopped two square ice cubes in each glass, and stirred gently....

Istanbul’s top 10 historic shopping arcades

Edit The Guardian 13 Nov 2015
Architecture and shopping go hand in hand at these characterful arcades, which also offer a glimpse into the city’s rich past. Among the 5,000 French words absorbed into Ottoman Turkish before 1914, one of the most recognisable is pasaj ... Çiçek Pasajı ... Since its renovation in 1988, the grand interior has been lined with meyhanes (traditional bar/restaurants offering the quintessential trio of meze, fish, and rakı ... Twitter ... ....

Rakı and Balık Fridays, A Traditional Seafood Journey at Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the ...

Edit Public Technologies 19 Sep 2015
(Source. Four Seasons Hotels Inc) ... Every Friday, the menu will celebrate local dining traditions with seasonal balık - fish - and mezze, accompanied by an extensive selection of rakı, the Turkish aniseed-flavoured alcoholic drink ... For many, one of the greatest Turkish temptations is rakı, and combining it with balık is a popular dining tradition in the local community ... (noodl....
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