Turkish Cuisine from Udemy

Introduction

Welcome. As Ece Şener Aslay and Efe Kaan Ulu, we will accompany you in the preparation of various olive oil dishes throughout this course. We wish you good lessons.

This course is designed for those who want to learn about the techniques about the olive oil braised dishes.

This course does not require any pre-knowledge or preparation.

After the course, :

you will be able to explore the braised olive oil dishes techniques

you will be able to cook braised celery with olive oil

you will be able to cook braised leek with olive oil

you will be able to cook stuffed wine leaves

Content

Part 1 Braised Celery with Olive Oil (Zeytinyağlı Kereviz)
- 1- Preparation
- 2- Cooking
- 3- Presentation
Part 2 Braised Leek with Olive Oil (Zeytinyağlı Pırasa)
- 1- Preparation
- 2- Cooking
- 3- Presentation
Part 3 Stuffed Wine Leaves (Zeytinyağlı Sarma)
- 1- Preparation
- 2- Cooking
- 3- Presentation

This course is designed to provide general knowledge about the culture and technique of Turkish foods. Throughout the course you will find applied examples and theoretical expression about the dishes. In this context, you will be able to apply olive oil dishes techniques.

Ece Şener Aslay – Lecturer at Bahçeşehir University Gastronomy and Culinary Arts Department

Efe Kaan Ulu – Research Assistant at Bahçeşehir University Gastronomy and Culinary Arts Department

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Syllabus

Olive Oil Dishes

Olive Oil Dishes - History

Olives - History

Braised Celery with Olive Oil (Zeytinyağlı Kereviz)

Preparation & Cooking

Cool Down

Presentation

Braised Leek with Olive Oil (Zeytinyağlı Pırasa)

Seabass (Levrek)

Stuffed Wine Leaves (Zeytinyağlı Sarma)

Stuffing cooled down ingredients

Preparation & Marinating

Bonito (Palamut)

Mussels (Midye)

Preparation

Cooking Rice

Cracking Mussels

Cleaning Mussels

Cooking Mussels

Creating the sauce

Mixing the sauce with the fish

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Explores the history of olive oil in Turkish cuisine, which provides context and appreciation for the dishes being prepared

Focuses on braised dishes with olive oil, which are a staple in Turkish cuisine and offer a healthy cooking option

Requires no prior knowledge or preparation, which makes it accessible to individuals with limited cooking experience

Taught by lecturers and research assistants from Bahçeşehir University Gastronomy and Culinary Arts Department

Includes preparation, cooking, and presentation techniques, which offers a comprehensive approach to mastering each dish

Features seafood recipes such as seabass, bonito, and mussels, which may require some familiarity with cooking fish

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Turkish Cuisine with these activities:

The Food of Turkey

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Provide a broader understanding of Turkish culinary traditions and regional variations.

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Obtain a copy of 'The Food of Turkey'.
Read the introduction and chapters on regional cuisines.
Take notes on ingredients and techniques relevant to olive oil dishes.

Review Basic Cooking Techniques

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Reinforce fundamental cooking skills necessary for successfully preparing the dishes in the course.

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Review braising techniques online.
Practice basic knife skills with vegetables.
Review rice cooking methods.

Practice Knife Skills

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Improve knife skills to ensure efficient and safe preparation of vegetables for olive oil dishes.

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Watch videos on vegetable knife cuts.
Practice dicing, mincing, and slicing vegetables.
Focus on uniform cuts for even cooking.

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Document Your Cooking Journey

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Solidify learning by documenting the cooking process and reflecting on the techniques used.

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Prepare one of the dishes from the course.
Take photos or videos of each step.
Write a blog post or create a video explaining the process and challenges.

Share and Discuss Recipes

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Enhance understanding through collaborative learning and sharing of experiences.

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Find a partner interested in Turkish cuisine.
Prepare one of the dishes together or separately.
Share your experiences and discuss challenges.

Create a Turkish Olive Oil Dish Cookbook

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Deepen knowledge by researching and compiling a collection of Turkish olive oil dish recipes.

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Research various Turkish olive oil dishes.
Select recipes and adapt them to your preferences.
Compile the recipes into a cookbook with photos and notes.

Classic Turkish Cookery

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Expand knowledge of Turkish cuisine and explore variations of olive oil dishes.

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Obtain a copy of 'Classic Turkish Cookery'.
Browse the recipes and select a few to try.
Compare the recipes to those in the course and note the differences.

Design a Turkish Meze Platter

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Apply knowledge by creating a visually appealing and delicious Turkish meze platter featuring olive oil dishes.

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Select a variety of Turkish meze dishes, including olive oil options.
Prepare the dishes and arrange them on a platter.
Consider color, texture, and flavor combinations.

Career center

Learners who complete Turkish Cuisine will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Chef

As a Chef, you orchestrate culinary experiences, crafting menus and leading kitchen teams to deliver exceptional dishes. This course offers a window into the heart of Turkish cuisine, specifically focusing on olive oil braised dishes. Understanding these techniques helps you broaden your culinary repertoire and introduce authentic Turkish flavors to your creations. The course's detailed exploration of dishes like braised celery, leek, and stuffed wine leaves provides valuable insights, enabling you to confidently incorporate these dishes or adapt their techniques into your own culinary style. For any aspiring chef looking to master braising techniques, this course provides a solid introduction.

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Food Blogger

A Food Blogger creates engaging content about food, sharing recipes, restaurant reviews, and culinary experiences with an online audience. This course can provide you with unique content and expertise in Turkish cuisine, allowing you to share authentic recipes and cultural insights. The course's focus on olive oil dishes, including braised celery, leek, and stuffed wine leaves, provides specific dishes and techniques that you can explore and present to your audience. For a food blogger looking to specialize in Mediterranean or Turkish cuisine, this course provides a great starting point.

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Culinary Instructor

As a Culinary Instructor, you share your passion for cooking by teaching culinary techniques and recipes to students of all levels. This course offers valuable insights into Turkish cuisine, allowing you to expand your curriculum and offer specialized classes. The course's focus on olive oil braised dishes provides a practical and accessible introduction to Turkish cooking. Understanding the preparation, cooking, and presentation of these dishes equips you to confidently guide your students through the process. For any culinary instructor seeking to diversify their offerings, this course may be a good place to start.

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Personal Chef

Personal Chefs plan, prepare, and cook meals for individual clients or families, catering to their specific dietary needs and preferences. This course offers you the insights needed to incorporate authentic Turkish dishes into your repertoire, providing new and exciting options for your clients. The course's focus on olive oil braised dishes offers healthy and flavorful choices that can cater to various dietary restrictions. Understanding the preparation and presentation of these dishes allows you to confidently create personalized meals that delight your clients. For any personal chef looking to expand their culinary horizons, this course provides a starting point.

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Recipe Developer

Recipe Developers create and refine recipes for cookbooks, magazines, websites, and food companies. This course may equip you with innovative ideas and techniques for creating Turkish-inspired recipes. The course's detailed breakdown of braised olive oil dishes, including preparation, cooking, and presentation, provides a solid foundation for developing your own variations. Understanding the nuances of Turkish cuisine can only enhance your creativity and marketability as a recipe developer. For a recipe developer seeking to broaden their culinary skillset, this course may be a good starting point.

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Food Product Developer

Food Product Developers create new food products for manufacturers, from concept to commercialization. This course may prove useful for learning about the flavors and ingredients of Turkish cuisine, potentially inspiring new product ideas. The course's exploration of olive oil dishes, including braised celery, leek, and stuffed wine leaves, provides specific examples of Turkish flavors that could be adapted into packaged food products. If you are a food product developer seeking to broaden your culinary knowledge, this course may be beneficial.

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Catering Manager

A Catering Manager oversees the planning, preparation, and execution of food service for events, ensuring high-quality dining experiences for guests. This course may be useful for expanding your menu options and offering unique, authentic Turkish dishes. The course's exploration of braised olive oil dishes, like celery, leek, and stuffed wine leaves, provides options for vegetarian and health-conscious clients. Including some of these items could cater to a variety of palates. For any catering manager aspiring to broaden their culinary offerings, this course may be a starting point.

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Restaurant Owner

As a Restaurant Owner, you manage all aspects of a restaurant, from menu planning and staff management to customer service and financial performance. This course may be useful for incorporating authentic Turkish dishes into your restaurant's menu, attracting new customers and differentiating yourself from competitors. The course's focus on olive oil braised dishes provides healthy and flavorful options that can appeal to a wide range of palates. By understanding the preparation and presentation of these dishes, you can confidently train your staff and ensure consistent quality. If you are looking to add diversity to your culinary offerings, this course may be a good choice.

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Restaurant Consultant

Restaurant Consultants provide expert advice to restaurant owners and managers, helping them improve their operations, menu, and profitability. This course may assist you in assessing a restaurant's menu and identifying opportunities to incorporate authentic Turkish dishes. The course's focus on olive oil braised dishes provides insights into healthy and flavorful options that can appeal to a wide range of customers. By understanding the preparation and presentation of these dishes, you can confidently advise your clients on how to implement these dishes effectively. For any restaurant consultant looking to broaden their knowledge base, this course could be a strong choice.

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Farmers Market Vendor

Farmers' Market Vendors sell locally grown or produced food products directly to consumers at farmers' markets. This course can help you expand your Turkish food offerings. By learning how to cook braised celery, leek, and stuffed wine leaves, you can demonstrate your products to customers. If you want to bring new customers to your stall, this course may be helpful.

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Nutritionist

Nutritionists offer expert advice to individuals and groups on how to use nutrition to improve health outcomes. This course may be helpful in promoting healthy recipes from Turkish cuisine. Turkish olive oil dishes are featured, and these can be part of a healthy diet. Learning more about this cuisine, especially braised celery, leek, and stuffed wine leaves, may help nutritionists advise their clients.

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Quality Assurance Manager

Quality Assurance Managers ensure that food products meet safety and quality standards throughout the production process. This course may benefit those interested in ensuring the quality of Turkish cuisine-inspired food products. Knowing the preparation and ingredients involved in Turkish olive oil dishes may provide a Quality Assurance Manager with useful insights. You may learn about braised celery, leek, and stuffed wine leaves, all of which could be useful in your work.

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Dietitian

Dietitians help individuals and communities make informed food choices to improve their health and well-being. This course may allow the dietitian to promote traditional Turkish dishes as part of a healthy eating plan. The course highlights olive oil braised dishes, which can be part of a balanced diet. Learning about the course's dishes, such as braised celery, leek, and stuffed wine leaves, may equip a dietitian to talk about nutrition with their clients.

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Food Stylist

Food Stylists are culinary presentation experts; they arrange food attractively for photography and videography. This course can help introduce you to Turkish cuisine, potentially adding to your repertoire of dishes to style. For example, knowing to work with braised celery, leek, and stuffed wine leaves opens up new possibilities when styling meals for a client. This course introduces some traditional dishes and styles, which could be useful to a food stylist.

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Food Photographer

Food Photographers capture appealing and appetizing images of food for various media, including cookbooks, magazines, and websites. This course introduces you to examples of Turkish cuisine, potentially adding to your repertoire of dishes to photograph. For example, knowing to work with braised celery, leek, and stuffed wine leaves opens up new possibilities when styling meals for a client. This course introduces some traditional dishes and styles, which could be useful to a food photographer.

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Reading list

We've selected two books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in Turkish Cuisine.

Spirit and Spice

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Provides a comprehensive overview of Turkish cuisine, including its history, regional variations, and key ingredients. It would be a valuable resource for understanding the cultural context of the olive oil dishes covered in the course. It offers a broader perspective on Turkish culinary traditions, making it a great supplementary read.

The Turkish Cookbook

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Comprehensive guide to traditional Turkish cooking, covering a wide range of dishes and techniques. It provides a solid foundation for understanding the principles of Turkish cuisine. It useful reference for both beginners and experienced cooks.

The Turkish Cookbook: Exploring the Food of a...

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