Mancar with Leek
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Mancar with Leek

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Mancar with leek, made with wild herbs and leeks on the coasts of Zonguldak and Kilimli, reflects the vegetable-oriented culinary culture of the region.

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This flavor, combining collard greens, chard, or wild mancar herbs grown in the humid climate of the Black Sea with leeks, is one of the healing sources of Kilimli cuisine. This juicy vegetable dish, usually consumed with corn bread, is frequently cooked in homes during winter months. You can browse the locations on the Map to buy fresh herbs from local markets.

This dish, where herbs, leeks, and bulgur are blended together, differs from vegetable stir-fries across Türkiye with its juicy consistency and has high nutritional value.

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch mancar herbs (or chard)
  • 2 leeks
  • 1 onion
  • 2 tablespoons bulgur
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Preparation

  1. Chop the mancar herbs and leeks finely and wash them in plenty of water.
  2. In a large pot, sauté the chopped onion in olive oil until pink.
  3. Add the chopped leeks and mancar herbs, and sauté in their own juice until soft.
  4. Add bulgur, salt, red pepper flakes, and a small amount of hot water, then cook over low heat until the bulgur swells.

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