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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: Spice-forward → acılı · Something hot → acılı · Something sour → ekşimsi
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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: Spice-forward → acılı · Something hot → acılı · Something sour → ekşili
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 Southeastern classic where drying summer vegetables brings them into winter cuisine; the aroma of dried eggplant differs from that of fresh.
Why this: Spice-forward → isot-aromalı · Something hot → isot-aromalı · Something sour → ekşili
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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: Spice-forward → acılı · Something hot → acılı · Something sour → ekşili
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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.
Why this: Spice-forward → baharatlı · Something salty → deniz · Something sour → limonlu
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A table dish made with fine bulgur mixed with tomato paste, sourness, and greens; it should not be considered as small as a salad.
Why this: Spice-forward → otlu · Something salty → salçalı · Something sour → ekşili
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A sweet-salty Ottoman dish made with chicken cooked with apricot, grape, almond, and honey; it carries on the palace kitchen's tradition of fruity meat dishes.
Why this: Spice-forward → tarçınlı · Something salty → tatlı-tuzlu · Something sour → meyveli · sweet
Why this: Spice-forward → salçalı · Something salty → salçalı · Something sour → limonlu
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A historical palace dish that combines meat, dried fruits, and nuts with a balance of honey; it is a relative of Mahmudiye.
Why this: Something salty → tatlı-tuzlu · Something sour → meyveli · sweet
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