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Something sweetsyrupy, milky, lightly sweet Something sourlemony, tempered, yogurt-based Something hotisot pepper, chili flakes Something saltycheese, cured meat Spice-forwardcinnamon, cumin, garlic Lightolive oil, vegetables, cool Fillingmeat, dough, oven-baked Refreshingyogurt, mint, served cold

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Spicy Tomato and Pepper Salad
A finely chopped mezze from Gaziantep made with tomatoes and peppers, blended with paste, vinegar, and spices; an indispensable accompaniment to kebabs.
Why this: Something hot → acılı · Something sour → ekşili · Light → hafif · spice
Table balance
Alongside
Cacık or plain yogurt: dairy tames chili heat far faster than water does. Plain rice or fresh bread rounds the acidity and steadies the plate.
Afterwards
After a light main there is room for a syrupy dessert in this meal.
Easy to miss
Iced water only masks the heat for a moment; it comes back quickly. On a meze table balance beats variety: one yogurt-based, one olive-oil, one sharp is enough.
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Steamed Fish
in season
A coastal classic where fish is cooked with steam and its own juices, without heavy sauces; freshness is the main determinant.