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Leek Mancar Stew
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Leek Mancar Stew

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Leek Mancar is a traditional vegetable dish made with wild greens and leeks grown in rural Zonguldak. Highly preferred by locals, it is a great example of plant-based culinary traditions in Türkiye.

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Prepared using mancar greens or leek leaves, this is a nutritious pot stew enriched with bulgur or rice. You can easily find fresh bundles of mancar in local markets of Zonguldak. Check the Harita section to see local restaurants serving this traditional dish.

Ingredients

  • 1 kg of leek or mancar greens
  • 1 onion
  • 2 tablespoons of bulgur
  • 3 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon of pepper paste
  • 1 teaspoon of salt

Preparation

  1. Wash the leeks or mancar greens thoroughly and chop them finely.
  2. In a large pot, sauté the chopped onions in olive oil until translucent.
  3. Add the pepper paste, stir until fragrant, and then introduce the chopped greens.
  4. Once the greens shrink, add the washed bulgur, salt, and hot water, then simmer on low heat until tender.

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