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Turkish Meze World, the Starter of Starters

Posted on January 10, 2023January 10, 2023 by sultanahmet

Turkish meze or mezze is a variety of small dishes that are offered as appetizers in Turkish cuisine. It often includes a variety of cold and hot dips, salads, cheeses, and other savory foods. Traditionally is eaten with bread, but can also be paired with other dishes.

Meze is derived from the Arabic word “mazza,” which means to taste. Turkish meze is frequently served before the main course at social occasions.

Mezes’ ingredients vary by area, but some common ones are eggplant (patlican), tomatoes (domates), peppers (biber), olives (zeytin), onions (sogan), garlic cloves (firin sarmasiklar), parsley (maydanoz), walnuts (ceviz), and olive oil.

Numerous recipes also include sauces made of yogurt, such as cacik, which blends cucumbers, mint leaves, and garlic with strained yogurt.

The use of olives, capers, anchovies, and other salty ingredients makes mezes quite salty in terms of flavor profiles. Herbs, spices, chili pepper flakes, and other spices, however, add additional flavors in addition to sweet ingredients like pomegranate molasses, sumac, onion sauce, yogurt dressings, and honey. These factors combined produce complex flavor combinations that make eating these appetizers delightful and very well-liked among people of all ages.

Turkish Mezes are delicious and you can eat them throughout the year, no matter the environment. Traditionally, they are eaten by hand, but more people now prefer to use forks, spoons, and distinct plates for each item. This helps avoid mixing flavors when sorting through all the alternatives and deciding what works best together.

Sultan Ahmet Turkish Cuisine is the place to go in Mississauga if you want to sample these delectable appetizers. Our restaurant serves a wide variety of Turkish meze plates that are made using high-quality ingredients and age-old recipes. Your dining experience will be genuinely remarkable thanks to our welcoming staff’s warm friendliness and careful service, in addition to the delectable food. Come and experience the flavorful joys of Turkish food with us today!

Turkish Cuisine: Delicious and Healthy!

Posted on January 9, 2023January 9, 2023 by sultanahmet

Turkish cuisine is renowned for its diverse flavors and health benefits, offering a wide range of healthy traditional dishes from across the country. The Turkish diet primarily consists of grains and vegetables, cooked in a variety of ways such as baking, grilling, stewing, or frying. This type of cooking helps to preserve essential nutrients in food while also lending unique flavor combinations that make Turkish food so popular around the world.

The macronutrients found in most traditional Turkish dishes are carbohydrates (mostly complex), proteins (lean meats like chicken or lamb), and healthy fats (olive oil). These three components form an important part of any balanced diet by providing energy to keep you going throughout the day while also supplying essential vitamins and minerals needed for physical activity. Additionally, because most traditional meals are cooked with minimally processed ingredients like preservatives or additives this makes them even healthier since these substances can disrupt natural bodily functions when consumed regularly over time.

When it comes to taste there is something for everyone with classic recipes featuring savory spices like cumin, coriander seeds, or paprika which give each dish its own distinct flavor profile ranging from sweet to spicy depending on how much seasoning you prefer! Traditional side dishes include pilafs made from bulgur wheat mixed with herbs; kebab platters served alongside fresh salads; vegetable-stuffed vine leaves known as dolma; hummus dips accompanied by warm flatbreads – all delicious options that can be enjoyed alone or shared among family and friends alike! If you’re looking for an authentic taste experience without having to travel overseas then Sultan Ahmet Turkish Cuisine located in Mississauga is your go-to spot!

Our menu features all your favorite classics along with some modern twists on classic favorites created by our expert chef who specializes in preparing lip-smacking meals using only top-quality ingredients sourced locally whenever possible. Whether it’s breakfast, lunch, dinner, or dessert – Sultan Ahmet Turkish Cuisine has got everything covered making sure every visit will leave you feeling satisfied and content!

All in all, traditional Turkish cuisine is a great way to enjoy delicious flavors while still providing your body with essential nutrients and minerals. With minimal processing of ingredients and an abundance of healthy fats proteins and carbohydrates – it’s no wonder why this type of cooking has become so popular around the world. So if you’re ever feeling adventurous or simply want to try something different then head down to Sultan Ahmet Turkish Cuisine for a truly unique dining experience that won’t disappoint!

Certified Halal Meat

Posted on November 30, 2022January 15, 2023 by sultanahmet

Certified halal meat ensures a pure and wholesome form of nourishment for all people. So, Halal is beneficial for everyone.

Islam is not only a religion – it is a way of life. Since food is an important part of daily life, food laws carry a special significance. Muslims should maintain good health and not just live to eat.

Halal is an Arabic word that means “permissible” or “lawful”. In terms of food, it means food that is allowed according to Islamic law as it is defined within the Quran.

For meat to be certified “Halal” it needs to be slaughtered/harvested properly. Beef, lamb, goat, venison, bison, chicken, turkey, fish, and shellfish can all be Halal.

Foods that are unlawful or prohibited are “Haram.” The prohibited animals are carnivorous animals, pigs, reptiles, and birds of prey.

Before The Halal Process

Before Halal slaughtering:

-Animals must be well cared for and preferably without blemish (scars or injuries). Abuse of animals is strictly forbidden and the lives of animals are only to be taken in a dignified manner.

-The animals must have been fed a natural diet. The feeding of animal by-products is prohibited.

-Animals should have access to drinking water until slaughtered.

The Halal Process

The slaughter of a halal animal is called “zabihah” and there are certain guidelines to follow:

-The slaughtering process must be conducted by a practicing Muslim who is of sound mind and who has the explicit intention of performing a slaughter. The person doing the slaughter is clearly instructed in Islam to “Slaughter with mercy and slaughter swiftly.”

-The name of Allah must be pronounced before or as the animal is slaughtered. The person doing the slaughter must recite “Tasmia” which is typical “Bismillah” – In the name of Allah and “Allahu Akbar” – Allah is Greatest. This must be done out loud during the slaughter.

-The animal’s face should be pointed toward Makkah (Mecca).

-The knife must be very sharp and the edge of the blade perfectly smooth, with no nicks. Also, the knife must not be sharpened in the presence of animals to be slaughtered, to be avoided potentially undue stress.

-Halal slaughter involves one pass of the blade across the throat of the animal, severing the carotid arteries, jugular vein, and trachea. This process involves very little pain. Animals lose consciousness very quickly, yet the heart helps rid the body of blood.

-The animal must be allowed to bleed completely out. The blood is not Halal.

ALWAYS LOCAL

Sultan Ahmet Turkish Cuisine always gets the freshest cuts of local certified halal meat. We never import any halal meat from foreign countries and it is never frozen. We ensure that our meat reaches your dish in the shortest period of time.

INSPECTED AND APPROVED

We purchase the halal meat inspected and approved to ensure it is safe, wholesome, correctly labeled, and packaged. The meat is checked for animal diseases and unseen hazards, such as microbiological and chemical contamination.

*Please note that this article serves as introductory, educational content for non-Muslim readers. We do not provide our opinion on the differences in practices worldwide or whether a certain procedure is more humane than another.