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Hollowed zucchini filled with rice or bulgur and cooked in a little water; a delicate member of the stuffed dish table in summer.

A seasonal Aegean dish that respects the fragility of the flower; it is essential not to overpower its aroma.

A roll made with black cabbage leaves from the Black Sea region, typically filled with corn and bulgur.

A Southeastern classic where drying summer vegetables brings them into winter cuisine; the aroma of dried eggplant differs from that of fresh.

The stuffed cabbage carries the large, soft, and sweet character of winter leaves; the version with kale is read as a separate family.

A classic of the coastal streets, stuffed mussels filled with rice are typically enjoyed with lemon; they are closely associated with the stalls of Izmir and Istanbul.

A combination of lentils, grains, and roasted onions; a hearty, meatless rice dish from the Southeast region.

A wedding dish from the Siirt region; a baked rice pilaf with almonds and chicken, enclosed in a thin pastry. Its closed form symbolizes abundance.

A winter dish known for its labor-intensive preparation, where softened onion layers are wrapped around a filling.

The filling made with finely chopped onion, rice, currants, and pine nuts is wrapped in vine leaves. It is an essential cold olive oil dish on Aegean and Marmara tables.

A meat and carrot pilaf brought to Turkish tables from the Central Asian repertoire; it is associated with the kazan tradition.

The measured combination of rice with currants, nuts, spices, and liver; it is the rice dish of festive and banquet tables.

The measure of pilaf mastery: the grains remain separate while being fully cooked inside. The toasted noodles add color and aroma.