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There is a great variety of Starters (called “meze”) which are especially fit for a “rakı” table (a strong alcholic drink made of aniseed and grapes). In Turkey, drinking “rakı” is almost a ritual: a friendly gathering during which you take your time over many different “mezes” in small quantities, starting with cold and simple ones such as white cheese and salads, finishing off with warm ones like fried pastries or croquettes. Then you can have the main dish, which is usually fish or broiled meat. However, it happens that with so many different kinds of delicious “mezes” you are already full and do not have a chance to pass on to the main dish!

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BRAIN SALAD - BEYIN SALATASI

BRAIN SALAD (BEYİN SALATASI)

 

Ingredients: (6 servings)
· 4 lamb brains
· 4 tablespoons olive oil

· 1 lemon

· ½ cup of vinegar

· 1 small onion

· 1 teaspoon salt

· Parsley

 

Soak the brains in cold water and leave for one hour, changing the water 2-3 times. Remove the membranes under running water. Put the brains in 6 glasses of cold water. Add some salt, vinegar and the onion cut into four pieces. Cover and cook on medium heat for 10 minutes. Let them cool. Place the brains on a serving plate. Sprinkle with olive and lemon juice. Decorate with parsley leaves.

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