The Bosphorus Strait, which divides the city of Istanbul and separates the European and Asian continents, has long influenced the city’s cuisine. Although it’s no longer heaving with fish, we can still see some fresh catches on our Born on the Bosphorus walk, which begins in the market of Beşiktaş.
September 16, 2019 Relishing Pickles in Istanbul (0)
Start with chunks of pickled vegetables and fruits, and then wash it all down with a […] Posted in Istanbul
June 11, 2019 Unripe figs in Beşiktaş (0)
While meandering through a market in Istanbul’s Beşiktaş, we spotted unripe figs that […] Posted in Istanbul
May 14, 2019 Sought-after fresh spring specialties in Istanbul (0)
On our Born on the Bosphorus walk, we visit the fresh market in Beşiktaş where vendors […] Posted in Istanbul
Published on December 10, 2019
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September 16, 2019
Relishing Pickles in Istanbul
IstanbulStart with chunks of pickled vegetables and fruits, and then wash it all down with a swig of pickle juice on our Born on the Bosphorus walk in Istanbul, where we pay a visit to one of the city’s many shops that exclusively sells pickles.
June 11, 2019
Unripe figs in Beşiktaş
IstanbulWhile meandering through a market in Istanbul’s Beşiktaş, we spotted unripe figs that are perfect for making delicious fig jam. The thought of the sweet yet refreshing taste together with kaymak was making us drool, so we bought some and headed on home to make jam.
May 14, 2019
Sought-after fresh spring specialties in Istanbul
IstanbulOn our Born on the Bosphorus walk, we visit the fresh market in Beşiktaş where vendors boast fresh erik (sour green plums), çağla (unripe almonds) and types of local kiraz (cherry). The taste peak for these spring specialties is somewhat short, leaving expats to hunt for vendors that will ship early and fast enough.
