Cayenne - Infused Meat Marinade 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1⁄3 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice, fresh preferred 1 tablespoon soy sauce 2 tablespoons dry sherry 1 cup finely chopped onion 3 tablespoons finely chopped
parsley 1 tablespoon finely chopped ginger 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons ground cayenne chile 1 teaspoon ground paprika 2 teaspoons fresh oregano 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon Freshly ground black pepper The Brochettes 1 1/2 pounds boneless lamb, cut into 1 to1 1/2 - inch cubes, or substitute capybara 1 large bell pepper, stem and seeds removed, cut in1 1/2 - inch squares 1 small onion, cut in 1 1/2 - inch squares 12 cherry tomatoes 12 cremini mushrooms, stems removed Nutty
Rice Pilaf 1⁄8 teaspoon saffron 2 tablespoons water 3 tablespoons blanched almonds 3 tablespoons pistachio nuts 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup vermicelli, broken into 1 - inch pieces 1 cup long - grain rice 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne 2 1/2 cups chicken or beef broth 2 teaspoons Cayenne - Infused Meat Marinade, a
Rice Pilaf 1⁄8 teaspoon saffron 2 tablespoons water 3 tablespoons blanched almonds 3 tablespoons pistachio nuts 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup vermicelli, broken into 1 - inch pieces 1 cup long - grain
rice 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne 2 1/2 cups chicken or beef broth 2 teaspoons Cayenne - Infused Meat Marinade, a
rice 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne 2 1/2 cups chicken or beef broth 2 teaspoons Cayenne - Infused Meat Marinade, above
Filled with earthy flavors, this wild and brown
rice pilaf, enlivened with lots of spinach and
parsley, is welcome as a side dish for everyday meals as well as special occasions.
Specialities to look out for include Borek; a thin, flaky pastry wrap filled with meat, cheese or potatoes,
Pilaf; a dish of
rice or cracked bulgar wheat with added chick peas, aubergine, beans or peas which is a traditional staple of the Turkish diet, Yaprak Sarma; vine leaves stuffed with
rice, onion and spices and Karnıyarık; fried aubergines filled with a mixture of mince, onion,
parsley, garlic and tomato.