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Best Turkish Vegetable Types
Urfa biber is a traditional dried chili pepper originating from the city of Urfa. These peppers are distinguished by their dark burgundy color, flakes of irregular sizes, and a flavor that's best described as sweet, salty, sour, and smoky. Urfa peppers are harvested when they're orange-red or dark red, and they are then dried in the sun during the day.
At night, they're covered with plastic or fabric in order for the peppers to preserve their natural oils from the skin. As a result, the peppers become dry, but not entirely, before they're coarsely ground with a bit of salt and packed.
Taşköprü sarımsağı is a type of soft neck garlic that's produced in the administrative district of Taşköprü, meaning all stages of production, planting, harvesting, and drying, take place there. The Taşköprü garlic is a late variety with a long cultivation period.
It has a bulb weighing between 15 to 60 grams (1/2 - 2 oz), a characteristic bitter taste due to high selenium amounts, a strong smell, and can be stored for up to 10 months.
Araban sarımsağı is a specific variety of garlic grown in the Araban district of Gaziantep province in Türkiye. It is known for its large bulb, with an average head containing 10-15 cloves. The bulb and clove skins of Araban sarımsağı are white, with the clove flesh being a creamy yellow color.
It has an intense aroma and flavor, contributed to the specific climate and soil conditions of the Araban district. It has received a designation of protected origin (PDO) from the European Union.
Ayaş domatesi refers to a variety of tomato that is grown in the Ayaş district, located near Ankara in Turkey. This tomato variety is known for its distinctive taste and quality, and it has gained a reputation in Turkey and beyond for its superior characteristics.
Ayaş domatesi is prized for its rich flavor, which is often described as sweet and robust. The taste profile of these tomatoes is typically more intense compared to standard varieties, making them a favorite among chefs and food enthusiasts. These tomatoes are traditionally cultivated with particular care to ensure the highest quality.
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