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Nutritional Values

🔥220kcal
💪5gProtein
🌾14gCarbs
🥑16gFat
🌿4gFibre
⚖️200 gServing

* Per serving · 200 g. May vary.

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Tahirli Kabak

How to order / say it
Say it Tahirli Kabak — [TAH-hear-lee KAH-bahk]
Order I'd like the tahirli kabak, please.
Locally Tahirli kabak almak istiyorum, lütfen.
Say locally

Zucchini cooked with tahini and garlic, a staple vegetable dish.

Why try it?

This dish highlights the local produce and traditional use of tahini, reflecting Antalya's rich agricultural heritage.

How it tastes

Tahirli Kabak offers a smooth and creamy texture with a mild nutty flavor complemented by fresh garlic aroma.

Origin & History — first documented: 1890

Zucchini dishes date back to the agricultural expansion of Antalya, with this tahini variation popularized in the 19th century.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥕 500 g zucchini
  • 60 g tahini
  • 🧄 3 cloves garlic
  • 🫒 30 ml olive oil
  • 🍋 20 ml lemon juice
  • 🧂 5 g salt

Method

  1. 1 Sauté garlic in olive oil until golden.
  2. 2 Add zucchini slices and cook until slightly soft.
  3. 3 Stir in tahini and lemon juice, cooking for another 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Season with salt and serve warm.

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