Author Topic: Fresh/dried herbs? (Read 3359 times)

Lizilu20 · « **on:** July 18, 2012, 01:17:46 PM »

Hi All, I know that I always find lots of delicious and aromatic spices in Kalkan but I've never looked for herbs (preferably fresh) before.
Does anyone know where or if I will find for example; Tarragon, basil, thyme, mint, rosemary and coriander, or should I just bring dried from home?
Many thanks

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Irene · « **Reply #1 on:** July 18, 2012, 01:27:19 PM »

Hi - Fresh herbs normally available at the Yali supermarket (just at the entrance) - or the market on a Thursday, or -
little veg/fruit shop in Akbel (at the top of the village) x

Lizilu20 · « **Reply #2 on:** July 18, 2012, 01:30:48 PM »

Thanks Irene, that's good to know, again you come to my rescue.

x

Irene · « **Reply #3 on:** July 18, 2012, 01:33:16 PM »

Your welcome - I have always found fresh herbs to be in plentiful supply, and the various tastes are delicious, totally different to what we have here, or have I got my Kalkan hat on?!! x

Lizilu20 · « **Reply #4 on:** July 18, 2012, 01:45:45 PM »

Mmm I'm looking forward to trying them. I always use a variety of hebs in my cooking at home and I have the best intentions to cook some tasty meals this year in kalkan, but we will see how long the enthusiasm lasts.

Irene · « **Reply #5 on:** July 18, 2012, 02:03:22 PM »

The most we ever manage is various nice easy to prepare lunch dishes, and the occasional bbq - mostly to ease my conscience as to how much we are eating out - I am sure you will enjoy both! Have a great time.

Skunk · « **Reply #6 on:** July 18, 2012, 03:48:12 PM »

They have great fresh herbs at the market but I always buy a supply of dried oregano to bring back - it's much fresher than you get oer here and has a wonderful taste. You can usually get parsley coriander mint basil and thyme - they also have a supply in the veg shop opposite the fish man behind the taxi rank. NOT LONG NOW Lizilu.

itstime · « **Reply #7 on:** July 18, 2012, 03:57:51 PM »

Got Rosemary, Dill and Flat Leaf Parsley from the greengrocer across the road from Hunkar earlier this week. Was able to use the Rosemary in the Lamb and Chicken for the BBQ and mixed the dill with yoghurt for the delicious dip which accompanies lots of dishes

Lizilu20 · « **Reply #8 on:** July 18, 2012, 04:15:36 PM »

Thanks skunk and itstime. It's great to know that fresh herbs are readily available. Last day at work tomorrow. yippee !!!

itstime · « **Reply #9 on:** July 18, 2012, 04:47:25 PM »

Quote from: Lizilu20 on July 18, 2012, 04:15:36 PM

Thanks skunk and itstime. It's great to know that fresh herbs are readily available. Last day at work tomorrow. yippee !!!

Very jealous Lizilu, it's your last day and my first day back

Must remember to run out and get a lottery ticket for tonight, never know "It could be me"

and if so then Kalkan here I come

Back in 8 weeks so really shouldn't complain but it's so grey and miserable here.
Have a wonderful time and let us all know what you get up to

Skunk · « **Reply #10 on:** July 18, 2012, 04:47:53 PM »

The dill and yoghurt is called Haydari isn't it? YUM. How exciting Lizilu! After tomorrow I am on holiday for 6 whole weeks!! Can't wait!

itstime · « **Reply #11 on:** July 18, 2012, 05:03:51 PM »

Lucky thing!!

Here's the recipe http://www.turkishfoodandrecipes.com/2008/12/haydari-with-dill-dereotlu-haydari.html

simple but absolutely delicious

Skunk · « **Reply #12 on:** July 18, 2012, 05:48:05 PM »

Yes wonderful, thanks v much its time. If you print it off, worth printing only current page otherwise you get 6 pages of not very useful info!!

itstime · « **Reply #13 on:** July 18, 2012, 05:50:58 PM »

LOL oops sorry. Would probably be easier committing it to memory

Skunk · « **Reply #14 on:** July 18, 2012, 05:55:15 PM »

LOL not to worry, printed it for my daughter who doesn't know Turkey at all.

kalkan4eva · « **Reply #15 on:** July 18, 2012, 06:17:47 PM »

We've always bought fresh herbs in the market on Thursday or at the greengrocer's itstime mentions.
We've tried, unsuccessfully for many years to buy fresh corriander so might be an idea to bring that with you in the dried form if its essential to any of your recipes.
I'm a bit giddy for you Lizilu...soon you will be in Kalkan

Lizilu20 · « **Reply #16 on:** July 18, 2012, 08:27:26 PM »

Thanks for the recipe itstime and thanks for the info K4E. I'm feeling quite giddy myself!!!

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