OUR HEALTHY TRADITIONAL DISHES

DISHES FROM İZMİR,TURKİYE 

Atilla ÜNLÜ-Saadet Emir Secondary School,İzmir-Turkiye

Artichoke

How to prepare and serve artichoke?

It is low in fat and rich in high protein with probiotics 

You can steam, boil or roast them and serve with olive oil and garlic chopped fresh herbs like dill or parsley on it

   purslane

How to prepare and serve Purslane?

Purslane can be prepared as a salad or cooked as a warm dish. To make a salad, wash it well, chop it, and mix it with yogurt, garlic, and a bit of salt. To serve, place it in a bowl and drizzle some olive oil on top.

Enjoy healthy :)

     Olive

Olive oil

How to prepare healthy olives for breakfast and meals?

Olives are our local breakfast food. You can prepare and eat yummy green or black ones after a few months later.

Also olive oil is a healthy way of eating or cooking food 

Healthy food 
from our country

Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) for many centuries has been a crossroad of various civilizations and religions, which made BiH’s kitchen one of the richest in Europe, even in the world. Food in BiH is rather fatty and delicious rather than healthy and light. It can be considered a food for real gourmands.

Greatly influenced by the Balkan geography and history, this cuisine is a mixture of a healthier Mediterranean fare (such as fish, seafood and pasta), typical Slavic dishes (like hearty soups and stews, pickled vegetables and rich tortes), and the Ottoman cuisine (think stuffed flaky pies, mouthwatering baklava-like desserts and stuffed apples).

Sataraš (vegetable stew)

Sataraš is a delightful dish, often served as a side dish. It is a light, juicy mix of vegetables slow-cooked on the stove. A perfect vegetarian option, order this dish and you are sure to be satisfied.

Bosnians eat a wide range of soups (čorba)

Bosanski lonac – Called “Bosnian pot” by English-speakers in the region is a blend of spices in tandem with meat and lots of vegetables makes this dish unique. The majority of the bulk of this dish is vegetables, so it is a nutritious choice. Bosanski lonac is a must-try!

Bamija, aka Okra Sauce

Bamija (baminja, bamia) is a divine sauce made with specific kind of okra and veal. Taste- wise this rich sauce falls somewhere between regular okra soup and gumbo. In Bosnia, okra is picked early (when just under 2 inches), lined on a thin rope, and then dried in a shaded, drafty place. Combined with tender, simmered veal, bamija sauce is perfect over rice or mashed potatoes.

Pastrmka (trout) – Fish is a great source of your daily protein intake, but much lighter than other proteins, such as beef or lamb. When you order pastrmka in Bosnia, you are in for a treat to the tastebuds and the soul. With omega-3 fatty acids and low-fat content, your body will be sure to thank you later.

Kajmak is a sweet yogurt and it’s often served alongside fried dough, making this a simple and budget dish. Count on this to fill your belly as a quick snack.

Grilled vegetables are usually served as a side dish or as a topping for sandwiches. A variety of vegetables grilled to perfection and often served as a side dish or a vegetarian main course. Common vegetables that are grilled include zucchini, bell peppers, and eggplant. 

Shopska Salad

It's a simple mixed salad, which is usually served with cucumbers, tomatoes, lettuce, and cheese.

Tufahije (Stuffed Apples)

A dessert made by stuffing apples with walnuts and sugar and cooking them in a syrup made from sugar, water, and lemon juice. Tougher apples (like granny smiths) are first peeled, and then boiled in simple syrup.

 After they’re finished cooking, tufahije are stuffed with a combination of ground walnuts, milk and sugar. Stuffed tufahije are kept in the remaining simple syrup and decorated with a splash of whipped cream before serving.

Senem FİGEN-Saadet Emir Secondary School -İzmir

MERSIN'S HEALTHY DISHES ,TURKİYE 

FAYA ELBEYLI - POZITIF BILGI COLLEGE , TURKİYE

HUMMUS :

Hummus is  a very famous dish in Tarsus region and it is served as a side dish .It is made by crushing cooking chickpeas , lemon juice , garlic ,salt , tahini and various spices are added, and it is then topped with olive oil. Hummus is a great source of plant- based protein .It has key vitamins and minerals like calcium , iron, folate , zinc and B vitamins .

BULGUR SALAD : (KISIR) 

Called 'Kısır' in turkish ,it is healthy enough to serve on its own or as a healthy side for grilled meat or fish. It is made with bulgur , tomato paste , parsley , onion , garlic , olive oil , lemon juice , cucumber and spices .In addition to being delicious,it's packed with fiber and protein ,rich in vitamins ,and low in fat and calories.

LENTIL SOUP : (Mercimek çorbası )

This soup recipe was one of the oldest kind of soup in Turkiye . It is made with onion , carrot , potato , water, salt,olive oil,red lentils,mint. It 

is full of protein , fiber and iron .

Lentil soup is a good choice in cold

 winter nights 

TANTUNI:

Tantuni is a good and healthy alternative to other similar street foods such as burger and pizza .It is made with beef , meat or chicken .It is usually served with tomato , parsley and lemon wedges for squeezing . Tantuni is specialty in Mersin .

SCRAMBLED EGG :(MENEMEN )

Menemen is a good choice for breakfast . It is made with egg , tomato ,pepper and onion .This dish is rich with vitamin D and B12 ,which is important for bone health.

Batırık :

Batırık is the second famous dish in Mersin .It is made with burgul  , pepper paste , peanut and tahini which gives it a unique smell and taste unlike anyother food .

Kabak Tatlısı :(Pumpkin dessert )

This dessert is not only delicious and nutritious but heathy as well .It is rich with vitamin A and C ,it strenghthen immnue system and digestive system  . It is made with pumpkin , sugar , tahini and  to garnish you need chopped walnuts .

Orange & Lemon  :

Orange is packed with numerous vitamins A , E and B .In the contrary , lemon contains vitamin C and B 6. Both lemon and orange help in improving digestion , increase metbolism and provide a wide range of antioxidant  .

             POLAND AND POLISH FOOD

       HEALHY FOOD FROM                    OUR COUNTRY

    Polish Meat Jelly 

Meat Jelly consists of pieces of tender meat in a savoury jelly. It is a popular appetizer or snack in Poland traditionally served at family gatherings and celebrations. It is simple to make as well as affordable so is often also enjoyed without a special occasion.