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Piyaz
(Piaz)
Piyaz is a traditional salad. In most of the country, it's a general term for a dish of dried beans, parsley, onions, and sumac. In Antalya, however, piyaz also contains a rich and smooth sauce consisting of tahini, lemon juice, and vinegar. The beans are topped with the sauce, and the dish is usually dressed with chopped tomatoes, sliced onions, hard-boiled eggs, olive oil, and parsley.
Piyaz is often eaten as an accompaniment to köfte and similar grilled meats, but it can also be included in a meze selection.
Serve with
Meatballs
Köfte
Kofta or köfte are walnut-sized fried meatballs, usually made from ground beef or lamb. It is a popular Turkish meze dish that is often prepared for ... Read more
WHERE TO EAT The best Piyaz in the world (according to food experts)
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Recommended by Oburcan and 2 other food critics.
"The sauce, consisting of tahini, lemon, garlic and cumin, is delicious and goes well with beans. The flavor is completed with eggs and olive oil. I will say that you can come even just for this piyaz!"
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Recommended by Fodor's Travel and 1 other food critic.
"Known for: Piyaz."
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Recommended by Greg Johnston & Cindy Davis-Johnston
"Delicious bean salad."
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Recommended by Mehmet Erhan Üras
"It was founded in 1933. It uses 10 different substances in the mixture. This is the place where piyaz tastes the best for me."
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Recommended by Ata Mirza Yörütekin
Best traditonal piyaz in Antalya
