You'll Love ZUCCHINI Even More With There Turkish Recipes This Summer!

Join me as I explore the delicious world of Turkish cuisine with five incredible zucchini recipes! From savory stuffed zucchini to delightful fritters, these dishes will transform this humble vegetable into a star ingredient. Perfect for any meal, these recipes showcase the versatility and flavor of zucchini in Turkish cooking. In this episode: 🌿Kabak Dolması (Stuffed Zucchini/courgette) – Learn how to make traditional stuffed zucchinis with a flavorful mix of rice, minced meat, and herbs, all cooked in a rich tomato sauce. 🌿Kabak Çığırtma (Zucchini braised in tomato sauce) Enjoy a vegan-friendly braised zucchini dish simmered in a tasty tomato and onion sauce, perfect as a side or main course. 🌿Tuzlu Kabak Kek (Savory Zucchini Cake/bread With Cheese & Herbs) Discover the savory side of zucchini cake with cheese and herbs, a perfect appetizer or snack. 🌿Kıymalı Kabak (Zucchini Stew With minced meat) Whip up a hearty zucchini stew with minced meat, a comforting and satisfying dish for any day. 🌿Kabak Mücver (Zucchini/ courgette Fritter / Pancakes) Crispy and golden zucchini fritters that make a delightful appetizer or sandwich filling, served with fresh yogurt. 00:00 Intro 00:35 Kabak Dolması, Stuffed Zucchini 05:24 Kabak Çığırtma, Zucchini braised in tomato sauce 08:59 Tuzlu Kabaklı, Savory Zucchini Cake With Cheese & Herbs 13:27 Kıymalı Kabak Yemeği, Zucchini Stew With minced meat 15:50 Kabak Mücver, Zucchini Fritter / Pancakes 19:26 Final Thoughts 👉 Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe if you enjoy the video! Share your own favorite zucchini recipes or let me know which dish you’re excited to try. Ingredients for Stuffed Zucchini (Kabak Dolması): About 5-7 small zucchinis 1/3 cup rice, soaked in warm water 250gr. minced meat 1 Onion, finely chopped Parsley: A big handful, chopped Dill or Fresh Mint: Optional, can use fresh or dried Tomatoes: 3, peeled and chopped 1 tsp Tomato Paste 1 tsp Pepper Paste Olive Oil: For drizzling if the minced meat lacks fat 2 heaped tsp Dried Mint 1 tsp Black Pepper 1 tsp or more Salt For the Cooking Sauce: Tomato Paste: Small amount Pepper Paste: Small amount Garlic: A couple of cloves, sliced Ingredients for Savory Zucchini Cake (Tuzlu Kabak Kek): 2 cups shredded zucchini (I used one big and one smaller zucchini) 2 eggs 3/4 cup yogurt (added the 1/4 cup if the batter is too thick) 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup olive oil normally I use about 1/3 to 1/2 cup corn flour but I didn't have much so I used: 1 tablespoon corn flour (or use more as needed) 2 tablespoons semolina (or use more as needed) 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs (or use more as needed) About 1/2 cup or more all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup crumbled Turkish white cheese (similar to feta) As desired chopped parsley, fresh or frozen As desired chopped dill, fresh or frozen As desired dried mint, for seasoning As desired Nigella seeds, for seasoning and topping Optional paprika, for seasoning As desired sesame seeds, for topping Ingredients for Braised Zucchini (Kabak Çığırtma): Baby zucchinis: As needed, cut into wedges or finger-size pieces (remove seeds if large) 2 medium-sized onions, sliced 3 tomatoes, grated 3-4 cloves garlic, roughly chopped Olive oil: For sautéing Salt: To taste Black pepper: To taste Pinch of sugar: To taste 1/2 cup water (or as needed) Fresh or frozen parsley: For garnish Ingredients for Zucchini Stew with Minced Meat (Kabak Güveç): 5 medium-sized zucchinis 100 g ground beef 1 large onion, chopped 2 tomatoes, grated 3-4 cloves garlic, roughly chopped Pepper paste: For flavor Olive oil: For sautéing Salt: To taste Black pepper: To taste Pinch of sugar: To taste Ingredients for Zucchini Pancakes (Kabak Mücver): 3 medium-sized zucchinis, partially peeled and grated 1 carrot, grated handful of fresh herbs, mint, dill 1 medium-sized onion, chopped (or use spring onion) 70 g Turkish white cheese (similar to feta), crumbled 2 eggs 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons corn flour Baking powder: 1/4 tsp Salt: To taste Paprika: To taste Black pepper: To taste Fresh herbs: Mint and dill, chopped Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @tft   ►SUBSCRIBE ► ►► https://bit.ly/3iirrRC ►FOLLOW ME FROM INSTAGRAM ► ►►   / turkishfoodtravel   ►MY WEBSITE ► ►►http://www.turkishfoodtravel.com ► Facebook: ► ►► https://fb.me/turkishfoodtravel ► Don't forget to subscribe and press the notification button:    / @tft