Recipes
From mains to drinks: sixteen recipes where Tuz Biber is the last touch.
Mains
The food is cooked and plated. Now for the last touch.
01What Tuz Biber does
Sesame and cumin give the shrimp a toasted depth; red pepper adds warmth.
Sear the shrimp briefly in olive oil and butter over high heat. Add garlic and lemon juice in the last minute. Off the heat, finish with parsley and plenty of Tuz Biber. Serve with toasted sourdough or buttered rice.
Ingredients: Jumbo shrimp, butter, garlic, lemon, parsley, olive oil, Tuz Biber.
02What Tuz Biber does
It replaces plain salt and pepper on the meat with a more aromatic finish.
Sear the tenderloin with salt only, cook to your liking and rest it. Char the vegetables over high heat. Spread yogurt on the plate, add the vegetables and sliced tenderloin. Finish with olive oil and Tuz Biber.
Ingredients: Beef tenderloin, eggplant, red pepper, zucchini, strained yogurt, olive oil, lemon, Tuz Biber.
03What Tuz Biber does
Thyme and red pepper pair naturally with chicken; toasted sesame backs up the crisp skin.
Cook the thighs skin-side down until crisp. Roast the potatoes with garlic and olive oil. Set the chicken on the potatoes, grate over lemon zest and add Tuz Biber last.
Ingredients: Boneless chicken thighs, baby potatoes, lemon, garlic, olive oil, butter, fresh herbs, Tuz Biber.
04What Tuz Biber does
Toasted sesame and spice bring contrast to the soft burrata.
Cook the orzo al dente. Toss with charred eggplant and roasted cherry tomatoes. Set the burrata in the middle and drizzle with good olive oil. Finish the burrata and pasta with Tuz Biber.
Ingredients: Orzo, charred eggplant, cherry tomatoes, burrata, olive oil, lemon, basil, Tuz Biber.
Meze & salads
Yogurt, olive oil and charred vegetables. One pinch on top and the table is set.
01What Tuz Biber does
Creamy white, smoky eggplant and orange spice meet in one spoonful.
Fold the charred eggplant into labneh and yogurt. Drizzle with olive oil and add Tuz Biber at the last moment.
Ingredients: Charred eggplant, labneh, strained yogurt, garlic, olive oil, lemon, Tuz Biber.
02What Tuz Biber does
In this muhammara-style dip it rounds out the walnut texture and smoky pepper with warm spice.
Blend everything to a thick paste. Finish with olive oil and Tuz Biber to serve.
Ingredients: Charred red pepper, walnuts, olive oil, pomegranate molasses, breadcrumbs, garlic, Tuz Biber.
03What Tuz Biber does
Balances the sweetness of caramelised carrot with salt and cumin.
Roast the carrots until lightly caramelised. Lay them on a yogurt base, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle Tuz Biber.
Ingredients: Carrots, strained yogurt, garlic, lemon, olive oil, dill or parsley, Tuz Biber.
04What Tuz Biber does
Adds a copper-toned, crunchy last layer over red, green and white.
Cut the vegetables into large pieces and set the burrata in the middle. Add olive oil and lemon. Finish the burrata and tomatoes with Tuz Biber.
Ingredients: Heirloom tomatoes, cucumber, burrata, red onion, basil, olive oil, lemon, Tuz Biber.
Desserts
Sweet, salty and nutty. A pinch is enough.
01What Tuz Biber does
Sweet, salty and sesame come together naturally.
Scoop the ice cream into a bowl, drizzle with tahini and a thin stream of honey. Finish with a very small pinch of Tuz Biber.
Ingredients: Vanilla ice cream, tahini, honey, toasted sesame, Tuz Biber.
02What Tuz Biber does
Sea salt and red pepper deepen the chocolate; cumin adds a faint warmth.
Spoon cream over a warm brownie, grate over orange zest and finish with Tuz Biber right before serving.
Ingredients: Dark chocolate brownie, clotted cream or vanilla cream, orange zest, Tuz Biber.
03What Tuz Biber does
Bridges a Turkish breakfast and a modern dessert.
Lightly toast the brioche. Top with kaymak, honey and nuts. Finish with a few pinches of Tuz Biber.
Ingredients: Butter brioche, kaymak, blossom honey, walnuts or pistachios, Tuz Biber.
04What Tuz Biber does
Salt, thyme and sesame give the fruit’s sweetness an unexpected contrast.
Caramelise the peaches in a pan. Set them on mascarpone, drizzle lightly with honey and finish with Tuz Biber.
Ingredients: Peaches, butter, brown sugar, mascarpone, honey, Tuz Biber.
Drinks
A thin line on the rim, or a pinch on top.
01What Tuz Biber does
Red pepper, cumin and sea salt sit naturally with tomato. Bloody Mary in character, but alcohol-free.
Wet the rim of the glass with lemon and add a thin Tuz Biber rim. Stir tomato juice and lemon over ice and top with mineral water. Finish with basil and a touch of olive oil.
Ingredients: Tomato juice, fresh lemon juice, sparkling mineral water, a few drops of olive oil, fresh basil, ice, Tuz Biber.
02What Tuz Biber does
Somewhere between ayran and a modern savoury drink; sesame and thyme work well with yogurt.
Blend yogurt, water, cucumber and lemon. Serve over ice. Top with mint and only a small pinch of Tuz Biber.
Ingredients: Yogurt, cold water, cucumber, fresh mint, lemon, ice, Tuz Biber.
03What Tuz Biber does
Honey balances the grapefruit’s bitter-sour edge; the Tuz Biber rim brings the aromas forward.
Add a very thin Tuz Biber rim to half of the glass. Stir grapefruit, honey and lemon over ice and add soda. Serve with fresh thyme.
Ingredients: Pink grapefruit juice, honey syrup, lime or lemon, soda, ice, fresh thyme, Tuz Biber.
04What Tuz Biber does
Sweet mango, lime acidity, red pepper and cumin make a strong contrast.
Mix the mango purée and lime, add ice and top with soda. Use a light Tuz Biber rim on the glass.
Ingredients: Mango purée, lime juice, soda, honey or agave, ice, Tuz Biber.
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