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Traditional Turkish Breakfast Platter
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Traditional Turkish Breakfast Platter
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Traditional Turkish Breakfast Platter

Indulge in a classic Turkish breakfast, a vibrant and delicious spread featuring an array of fresh ingredients. This platter typically includes a variety of cheeses, briny olives, crisp cucumbers and tomatoes, a perfectly boiled egg, sweet honey and fruit jam, creamy butter, and fresh bread or simit. It's a delightful and wholesome way to start your day, perfect for sharing.
#Breakfast
#Turkish
#Platter
#Mediterranean
#Easy
#Vegetarian
#Brunch
Overview of the Turkish Breakfast Platter
Overview of the Turkish Breakfast Platter

Recipe Information

15m
Prep Time
0m
Cook Time
15m
Total Time
2
Servings
Easy
Turkish
English
Nutrition (per serving)
550
Calories
20g
Protein
45g
Carbs
35g
Fat
Fresh Vegetables and Olives
Fresh Vegetables and Olives

Ingredients

  • Olives
    (Mixed green and black olives)

    1 cup
  • Feta cheese
    (Or similar white cheese like Beyaz Peynir)

    4 slices
  • Kashkaval cheese
    (Or similar yellow cheese)

    4 slices
  • Tomato
    (Sliced)

    1 medium
  • Cucumber
    (Sliced)

    1 medium
  • Hard-boiled egg
    (Halved or quartered)

    1 large
  • Honey
    (For serving)

    2 tablespoons
  • Fruit jam
    (Your preferred flavor)

    2 tablespoons
  • Butter
    (Softened)

    2 tablespoons
  • Fresh bread or Simit
    (For dipping and pairing)

    2 servings
  • Parsley
    (Optional, for garnish)

    1 sprig
Servings: 2
💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!
Assorted Cheeses and Boiled Egg
Assorted Cheeses and Boiled Egg

Instructions

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  • 1

    Arrange a selection of cheeses (like feta and kashkaval) on a serving platter.
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    Arrange a selection of cheeses (like feta and kashkaval) on a serving platter.
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    Vary the types of cheese for different textures and flavors.
  • 2

    Slice the fresh tomato and cucumber into attractive pieces and place them on the platter.
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    Slice the fresh tomato and cucumber into attractive pieces and place them on the platter.
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    Use ripe, flavorful vegetables for best taste.
  • 3

    Add a generous portion of mixed olives to complete the savory components of the platter.
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    Step 3 visual
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    Add a generous portion of mixed olives to complete the savory components of the platter.
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    Choose a variety of olives, such as green and black, for visual appeal and taste.
  • 4

    Place the hard-boiled egg, halved or quartered, on the platter.
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    Place the hard-boiled egg, halved or quartered, on the platter.
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    Boil the egg to your preferred doneness, typically medium-hard for a Turkish breakfast.
  • 5

    Serve small bowls of honey, fruit jam, and butter alongside the main platter.
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    Serve small bowls of honey, fruit jam, and butter alongside the main platter.
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    Offer a selection of jams to cater to different preferences.
  • 6

    Present the Turkish breakfast with fresh bread or simit (Turkish sesame bread), perfect for dipping and scooping.
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    Step 6 visual
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    Present the Turkish breakfast with fresh bread or simit (Turkish sesame bread), perfect for dipping and scooping.
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    Warm the bread slightly before serving for an enhanced experience.
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