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Tell us what you are craving and we will do the rest. The suggestions shift as you choose, and each one says why it appeared and what balances it at the table.
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A meatless köfte originating from the traditions of Şanlıurfa and Adıyaman, made by kneading fine bulgur with isot and spices for hours. It is commonly served with lettuce and lemon.
Why this: Something hot → acılı · Light → hafif · Spice-forward → acılı · sour
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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 · Light → hafif · Spice-forward → acılı · sour
Suggestions are about taste balance, not health or nutrition advice. Scores are derived from each record's own flavour description.
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A thick mezze from Hatay-Aleppo made with walnuts, pepper paste, and bread crumbs; it is a close relative of the breakfast spread acuka.
Why this: Something hot → acılı · Light → hafif · Spice-forward → acılı
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A fermented drink from the Adana-Mersin region made with purple carrots, turnip, and bulgur flour; it accompanies kebabs and çiğ köfte.
Why this: Something hot → acılı · Light → hafif · Spice-forward → acılı · sour
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A known example of Istanbul Armenian culinary heritage: a cold appetizer filled with tahini, onions, and spices, encased in chickpea and potato skin.
Why this: Filling → orta ağırlık · Something sweet → tahinli · Spice-forward → soğanlı · richness
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A winter dessert where the tartness of quince softens through long and gentle cooking; the natural color does not develop the same redness in every fruit.
Why this: Something sweet → meyveli · Light → hafif · Spice-forward → karanfilli

A common family of chickpeas, tahini, and lemon that transcends regional boundaries; in southern Turkey, it is also served warm and with butter.
Why this: Something sweet → tahinli · Light → hafif · Spice-forward → sarımsaklı · sour, richness
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A classic from Istanbul where eggplant meets onion, tomato, and garlic in olive oil over low heat. It is one of the most well-known representatives of the olive oil tradition and is served cold.
Why this: Something sweet → tatlımsı · Light → hafif · Spice-forward → soğanlı · richness
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