Every brave person has a yoghurt dish, and every region of Türkiye has a different tirit recipe. This zero waste and recycling dish, which has many varieties, is basically made by drying stale bread, pita, phyllo dough, etc. in the oven and soaking it in meat or chicken broth. It is served with garlic yoghurt and pepper oil. Enjoy your meal!
Slice the stale bread first. Then chop it into cubes. The bread needs to be dried thoroughly so that it can absorb more of the delicious broth. Depending on the ambient temperature, you can do this by leaving the bread uncovered or baking it at low temperatures.
Chop the onion for the mortar. Heat the oil in a deep pot. Fry the onions until they become transparent and add the tomato paste. Add the minced meat and stir together for 3-4 minutes.
Add 4 to 6 glasses of broth, or drinking water, to the roasted minced meat mixture and boil over low heat for half an hour.
For the top sauce, peel and crush the garlic. Add whipped yoghurt and mix. Add 1 teaspoon of salt.
First, pour the juice of the mixture evenly onto the breads you placed on the serving tray.
When serving, pour garlic yoghurt over the tirit. Add the remaining minced meat mixture. Heat the butter without burning it and immediately add the red pepper flakes. You can add dried mint to this oil according to your taste. In Anatolia, oil with mint and chili peppers is generally preferred.
You can decorate your prepared tirit with finely chopped parsley leaves and serve it hot or warm by drizzling it with spicy oil. Enjoy your meal!
Note: Instead of baking stale bread, you can sauté it in a pan by seasoning it with a little butter.
Menu Suggestion: Pumpkin Tarhana Soup, Spoon Salad, Minced Meat Tirit, Mint Ayran, Quince Dessert
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Stale Bread:
Stale bread is a valuable ingredient with a lower glycemic index than fresh bread. Starch retrogradation ensures slower blood sugar rise, prolonged satiety, and fiber for digestive health. It's budget-friendly and prevents waste. Ideal as croutons in soups, a binder in meatballs, or in desserts (e.g., bread pudding). It pairs well with dairy, spices, and vegetables.
Ground Beef:
Ground beef is essential for muscle development and repair due to its high biological value protein. Its rich B12 content supports nervous system health, while being a good source of iron and zinc strengthens the immune system and aids oxygen transport. It pairs perfectly with carbohydrates like rice, pasta, potatoes, and vegetables such as tomatoes, onions, and garlic, adding flavor to numerous dishes.
Yogurt:
Yogurt, a fermented milk product, supports the digestive system and helps balance gut flora due to its rich probiotic content. This contributes to strengthening the immune system. It is also a high-quality source of protein and calcium, important for bone health and muscle development. With its slightly sour taste, it pairs perfectly with fruits, granola, or honey for breakfast. In main dishes, it adds flavor as the main component of cacık or various mezzes.
Dry Onion:
Dry onion is a kitchen staple and a powerful antioxidant source. Its quercetin content helps protect the body against free radicals, reduces inflammation, and may support heart health. Rich in Vitamins C and B6, and manganese, it strengthens the immune system. Its prebiotic fibers contribute to digestive health. It is widely used in dishes ranging from meat dishes to vegetable sautés, pilafs, and soups. It pairs perfectly with garlic, tomatoes, peppers, and red meat.
Water:
Water is the foundation of life and indispensable for bodily functions. Its main roles include transporting nutrients and oxygen to cells, eliminating metabolic waste through the kidneys, and regulating body temperature. It is essential for joint health, organ protection, and maintaining cellular functions. Dehydration leads to low energy and kidney issues. When consumed with fibrous fruits and vegetables, water aids digestion. It forms a good combination with mineral water or herbal teas for electrolyte balance.
Tomato Paste:
Tomato Paste is a concentrated source of lycopene, a potent antioxidant whose bioavailability increases when heated. This property supports heart health and may help reduce the risk of certain cancers, particularly prostate cancer. It also contains Vitamin K and potassium. Its absorption is enhanced when consumed with olive oil. It pairs perfectly with onions, garlic, red meat, and legumes, adding depth and umami to dishes.
Hot Pepper Sauce:
Hot Pepper Paste is an intense flavor derived from ripe hot peppers. Thanks to its capsaicin content, it accelerates metabolism and offers mild pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory potential. Rich in antioxidants like Vitamins C and A, it supports the immune system. It pairs wonderfully with red meat, chicken, legume dishes, and soups, adding a characteristic heat and deep aroma to recipes.
Salt:
Salt is an essential mineral that adds unique flavor to dishes and serves as a natural preservative. It provides vital electrolyte balance for the body's water regulation, nerve, and muscle functions. It pairs perfectly with spices, herbs, and oils, enriching the taste of every meal. An indispensable part of every table.
Black Pepper:
Black pepper, a kitchen staple, offers not just flavor but also significant health benefits. Thanks to piperine, its active compound, it boasts powerful antioxidant properties, helping to combat free radicals. It can stimulate the digestive system, enhancing nutrient absorption and notably increasing the bioavailability of curcumin found in turmeric. Additionally, it's effective in reducing gas and bloating. It also has a mild metabolism-boosting effect. With a wide range of uses from red meats to poultry, vegetable dishes to soups, it pairs excellently. It harmonizes perfectly with spices like cumin and coriander, as well as ingredients like lemon and garlic, adding depth to dishes.
Cumin:
Cumin is a powerful spice that supports digestion, reduces bloating, and stimulates digestive enzymes. Rich in iron, it possesses antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It pairs excellently with legumes (lentils, chickpeas), red and white meats, vegetables, and yogurt-based sauces. Combined with coriander, turmeric, and chili, it creates deep flavors in Asian and Middle Eastern cuisines.
Chili Pepper:
Red Pepper Flakes, beyond adding a unique heat to dishes, can help boost metabolism due to the capsaicin it contains. It also supports the body with its antioxidant properties and can benefit digestion. It pairs wonderfully with garlic, tomato, olive oil, and various meat dishes; it also adds depth to pasta and soups.
Garlic:
Garlic, thanks to its allicin compound, offers strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It can boost the immune system, increasing resistance against illnesses. Furthermore, it contributes to cardiovascular health by helping regulate blood pressure and balance cholesterol levels. Widely used in traditional medicine, garlic is also known for its digestive support effects. An indispensable ingredient in meat dishes, vegetable sautés, and Mediterranean cuisine, it pairs wonderfully with herbs like rosemary and thyme.
Butter:
Butter is a rich, flavorful fat derived from milk. It contains fat-soluble vitamins like A, D, E, and K2, along with healthy fatty acids, serving as an energy source. It's easily digestible. Butter enhances the taste of meals and rice dishes, is spread on bread, or used in sauces. It's indispensable for breakfast tables and various recipes.
Liquid Oil:
Liquid oils (sunflower, olive, etc.) are essential kitchen ingredients that add flavor to dishes and contain healthy unsaturated fatty acids and vitamin E. Ideal for frying, salad dressings, baking, and sautéing. They pair perfectly with vegetables, meats, legumes, and grains. They offer easy cooking.
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