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A refreshing appetizer unique to the Yozgat region, prepared by boiling sugar beet leaves and mixing them with garlic yogurt.
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Called "Peazzik" in Yozgat cuisine, this delicacy is made with fresh beet leaves (or chard) obtained from fields especially in spring and summer. After boiling and draining the leaves, they are combined with olive oil, red pepper flakes, and plenty of garlic strained yogurt. Being both light and nutritious, Peazzik always finds a place alongside main dishes on Yozgat tables. You can check the Map tab to see its place on restaurant menus. It is a unique local alternative to classic salads across Türkiye.
Ingredients
- 1 bunch of fresh beet leaves (or chard)
- 2 cups of strained yogurt
- 3 cloves of garlic
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes
- Salt
Preparation
- Wash the beet leaves thoroughly and chop them finely.
- Boil the chopped leaves in salted boiling water until tender, then drain and leave to cool.
- Crush the garlic and whisk with strained yogurt and salt.
- Mix the cooled beet leaves with the yogurt, and serve with red pepper flakes heated in olive oil on top.
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