Istanbul Literary Review - January 2009 Edition (#13)
Istanbul Literary Review - January 2009 Edition (#13)
Saltanat Kayığı
by
Halime Getir
Ingredients :
(For 12 pieces)
- 1 kilo courgettes (or 6 pieces)
- 300 gr lamb, turkey or chicken
- 150 gr.grated cheddar cheese
- 100gr.green peppers
- 3 medium sized onions
- Half a bunch of dill
- Half a glass oil
- 1 soupspoon flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tomato
- 1 soupspoon tomato puree
- Half glass water
- Salt and pepper
Method :
Cook the
courgettes whole in boiling salted water for 15 minutes.Cut
in haif lengthways and scoop out the flesh with a spoon.Place
in an oven dish and leave for a short while.Chop the onions
and green peppers.Fry in oil then add the diced meat and
continue frying till the meat is cooked.Then add a
sopupspoon of flour and fry for 2-3 minutes,then add the
glass of milk and simmer for a few minutes.Place a dill
frond over each courgette in the dish then fill the
courgettes with meat mixture.Place another dill frond over
eachh courgette and decorate with tomato and pepper pieces.Sprinkle
over the grated cheese.Mix a spoonful of tomato paste with
half a glass of water and pour into the dish.Cook in a
moderate oven for 30 minutes and serve hot.
Istanbul Literary Review - January 2009 Edition (#13)