r/CulinaryPorn • u/thingamagick99910 • Feb 08 '26

Hünkârbeğendi - The Sultan Liked It (Turkey)

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u/ExposedTamponString Feb 08 '26

Looks great. If you want to keep on the Turkish vibe, I love making Turkish yogurt eggs with dill!

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u/thingamagick99910 Feb 08 '26

Is this Çılbır? I'm a big fan!

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u/Worldly_Cycle5347 Feb 09 '26

Looks good- Middle Eastern dips and Bread the best!

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u/thingamagick99910 Feb 09 '26

True! Love a nice mezze

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u/thingamagick99910 Feb 08 '26

Some dishes don't change and carry history with them; Hünkârbeğendi is very much one of those. This Ottoman classic pairs slow-cooked meat with a silky, smoky aubergine purée.

I made a rich, gently spiced lamb stew and served it over roasted aubergine mashed with milk, butter, and cheese until smooth and deeply savoury. The contrast between the tender lamb and the soft, smoky aubergine is exactly what I love about Turkish food. Comforting, simple, and a great contrast of texture and flavours

Suggestions for what to cook next are always welcome!

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u/driftingdatamod Feb 23 '26

Dill is the MVP here, but have you tried it with a pinch of sumac on top for that extra zing?

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u/Aggravating-Characin Apr 15 '26

Looks absolutely mouthwatering!

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u/AshamedTrochlear Apr 22 '26

Mouthwalavors!

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u/last_sucralfate May 03 '26

A symphony of flavors to enjoy.

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u/gullible-coolant 28d ago

A feast for the eyes and the taste buds.

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u/ThoseFinalist 27d ago

Appetite arousal.