Corn is cultivated and consumed especially in Blacksea Region of Turkey.Turkish people use corn in many dishes when we consider the “prosperity” of turkish cuisine.
Because, the use of corn before a couple of decades was different. People knew just make corn bread, some soups etc. The rest of corn –that cannot be eaten- is used to discard to feed animals.
Because, the use of corn before a couple of decades was different. People knew just make corn bread, some soups etc. The rest of corn –that cannot be eaten- is used to discard to feed animals.
The most common consumption of corn: boiled
To cook “közde mısır” , you put the corn on charcoal and wait to have the taste smell of “smoke” . It has an unforgettable test- and memories- especially when you eat in summer nights=)
As a mass product, corn is sold in streets in cups for a couple of years.It is boiled and separated from its grains first, and then, preferably, people put some ketchup, mayonnaise, pepper or several spices on. Or, boiled corn is added on the salads –thanks to inevitable contingency of World cuisines.
Corn bread
· If you want to cook corn bread youself at home, here is a recipe*:
INGREDIENTS
· 3 cups corn flour
· 4 tbsp. olive oil
· 4 tbsp. milk
· 2 tbsp. plain yogurt
· 2 tsp. salt
· 2 tsp. sugar
· 1 tsp. baking soda
· 1 cup water at room temperature
· 3 to 5 cups boiling water
· Prep Time: 20 minutes
· Cook Time: 40 minutes
· Total Time: 60 minutes
· Preparation
1. Using your hands, combine all the ingredients plus 1 cup room temperature water in a large mixing bowl. Add the boiling water one cup at a time and stir it in well each time. Wait a few minutes between cups to let the corn flour expand.
2. Continue stirring in boiling water until you have loose dough the consistency of cake batter.
3. Grease a metal or glass baking dish and pour in the batter. Smooth the top with the back of a spoon. Bake in a 390° F / 200° C oven for about 40 minutes. The top should be slightly browned and cracked and a toothpick should come out of the center clean.
( * recipe is taken from turkishfood.about.com)
· If you want to cook corn bread youself at home, here is a recipe*:
INGREDIENTS
· 3 cups corn flour
· 4 tbsp. olive oil
· 4 tbsp. milk
· 2 tbsp. plain yogurt
· 2 tsp. salt
· 2 tsp. sugar
· 1 tsp. baking soda
· 1 cup water at room temperature
· 3 to 5 cups boiling water
· Prep Time: 20 minutes
· Cook Time: 40 minutes
· Total Time: 60 minutes
· Preparation
1. Using your hands, combine all the ingredients plus 1 cup room temperature water in a large mixing bowl. Add the boiling water one cup at a time and stir it in well each time. Wait a few minutes between cups to let the corn flour expand.
2. Continue stirring in boiling water until you have loose dough the consistency of cake batter.
3. Grease a metal or glass baking dish and pour in the batter. Smooth the top with the back of a spoon. Bake in a 390° F / 200° C oven for about 40 minutes. The top should be slightly browned and cracked and a toothpick should come out of the center clean.
( * recipe is taken from turkishfood.about.com)
Without doubt, popcorn still the most funny way enjoy the corn, whole over the world… Especially while watching a movie!
Today, except for putting it “pizzas” , turkish women use corn in many Turkish dish also.Corn rices, pastas, even some desert that is made with corn is possible. It is available to find the canned corn anyhere, anytime, -thanks to mass production. So, as a fun fact, if I say you there is an historical “mısır bazaar” in istanbul, you may think that corn is such a special place in Turkish culture. However, “mısır” is also how turkish people call the country “egypt” . yes, Turkish people also have a mısır bazaar, but the name is given because this bazaar is built with the taxes that is gained from egypt(mısır) during Ottoman Empire in 1664. You can find anything to eat in Mısır Bazaar, and come to see more!
Today, except for putting it “pizzas” , turkish women use corn in many Turkish dish also.Corn rices, pastas, even some desert that is made with corn is possible. It is available to find the canned corn anyhere, anytime, -thanks to mass production. So, as a fun fact, if I say you there is an historical “mısır bazaar” in istanbul, you may think that corn is such a special place in Turkish culture. However, “mısır” is also how turkish people call the country “egypt” . yes, Turkish people also have a mısır bazaar, but the name is given because this bazaar is built with the taxes that is gained from egypt(mısır) during Ottoman Empire in 1664. You can find anything to eat in Mısır Bazaar, and come to see more!