Olive Oil Odyssey: 6 Sublime Zeytinyağlı Dishes of Türkiye
A connoisseur’s guide to the most delectable olive oil dishes bursting with flavour!
Zeytinyağlı Kabak
Braised zucchini in olive oil, prized for its simplicity and healthy ingredients, zeytinyağlı kabak is a wholesome meal.
Braised zucchini (2023) by GoTürkiyeGoTürkiye
The zucchini is thinly sliced before simmering with the hearty vegetable mixture in olive oil, which gives the dish a full-bodied aroma despite the simple ingredients.
İmam Bayıldı
Baked, stuffed aubergine in olive oil. A traditional culinary classic, imam bayıldı is an exquisite Turkish dish made with aubergines.
İmambayıldı (2023) by GoTürkiyeGoTürkiye
Whole aubergines are first stuffed with a mixture of tomatoes, onions, spices. Then, they are either baked or cooked on the stove in olive oil.
Zeytinyağlı Enginar
Artichoke in olive oil. Succulent artichokes make a lavish dish as they come together with olive oil, peas (other recipes have various vegetables), and a blend of spices and herbs in zeytinyağlı enginar.
Stuffed artichokes (2023) by GoTürkiyeGoTürkiye
The dish offers different layers of flavours to explore with its refreshing ingredients!
Barbunya Pilaki
Borlotti beans in olive oil. Another fabulous addition to the Zeytinyağlı Menu is the delicious borlotti beans with olive oil.
Borlotti beans braised in olive oil (Pilaki) (2023) by GoTürkiyeGoTürkiye
As the beans are simmered in olive oil with garlic, onion and tomatoes, and tangy herbs parsley, they soak up all the flavours for a marvelous taste.
Zeytinyağlı Ispanak Kökü
Spinach root in olive oil. Known for its culinary creativity, Turkish cuisine uses every last bit of each ingredient. From a variety of dishes made with its stems to its leaves, spinach is no exception.
Spinach Roots in Olive Oil (2023) by GoTürkiyeGoTürkiye
Zeytinyağlı ıspanak kökü is the gourmet way to enjoy spinach while staying true to its healthy roots.
Zeytinyağlı Pırasa
Braised leeks in olive oil. Zeytinyağlı Pırasa is the perfect dish to be served either hot or cold, with its velvety texture that carries a thousand flavours.
Leeks braised in olive oil (2023) by GoTürkiyeGoTürkiye
The addition of fragrant ingredients such as garlic and herbs, along with the nuanced sweetness from carrot slices, creates a charming flavour for all.
