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Title: Guvec
Post by: heather07 on October 19, 2008, 20:44:25 PM: I love this dish when I visit Turkey.
Does anybody know what spices are used?
On my recent visit I had trouble finding Guvec on a menu in Hisaronu and the one I did find was not the best I have had.

I have written on here that I was disappointed in the swordfish that I had in Mangals but their Guvec is one of the best I have tasted.
Title: Guvec
Post by: Rindaloo on October 19, 2008, 20:49:45 PM: I think White Man in Hisaronu does Guveç. It's at the other end of the road near Olive Tree.
Title: Guvec
Post by: heather07 on October 19, 2008, 20:57:41 PM: We were in the olive tree and they didn't have it, should have gone to the White Man.
I was hoping for a fix before next year. I have had spices made up in Fethiye and made it myself but don't know what the spices were.
Title: Guvec
Post by: tribalelder on October 20, 2008, 05:45:56 AM: Guvec refers to the crock pot that is used for cooking not the actual dish itself. Hence you can have lamb Guvec, vegetable Guvec etc. :)
Title: Guvec
Post by: heather07 on October 20, 2008, 07:36:19 AM: It is the chicken one I have.
I am sure Mangal also called it Turkish Goulash.
Title: Guvec
Post by: calvin 1949 on October 20, 2008, 07:59:01 AM: I have a recipe for " Karides Guvec" shrimp casserole if you would like me to post it? Calvin
Title: Guvec
Post by: heather07 on October 20, 2008, 16:27:57 PM: quote:
Originally posted by calvin 1949

I have a recipe for " Karides Guvec" shrimp casserole if you would like me to post it? Calvin

:PYes please I am salivating at the thought:P
Please say I can get the ingredients here
Title: Guvec
Post by: calvin 1949 on October 20, 2008, 17:11:10 PM: 1kg prawns
3small toms ,3small bell peppers ,1 small onion,120g grated cheese,clove garlic
2 tablspoon oil,salt and pepper
Remove shells heads and tails of prawns wash a and drain them and sprinkle with salt
heat oil, lightly brown chopped onion and crushed garlic,take them out and add to the prawns
cut the peeled tomatoes and seeded bell peppers into small pieces add to the prawns together with some black pepper
share them out into 6 individual dishes cover with grated cheese and bake in a hot oven for 15 to 20 mins Enjoy Calvin
Title: Guvec
Post by: Scunner on October 20, 2008, 17:30:16 PM: Ah, so the mystical spices appear to be salt and pepper. There is a shop in Perth where you can buy both of those Heather, I'm sure I've seen them on sale :D
Title: Guvec
Post by: heather07 on October 20, 2008, 17:48:56 PM: quote:
Originally posted by Scunner

Ah, so the mystical spices appear to be salt and pepper. There is a shop in Perth where you can buy both of those Heather, I'm sure I've seen them on sale :D

Are you sure Scunner? What about the garlic?

And what did the guy in Turkey sell me? Whatever it was he sold me a hot one and a mild one[?]
Title: Guvec
Post by: Rindaloo on October 20, 2008, 18:03:47 PM: Try bunging some meat onions peppers tomatoes and the spices into a casserole and see what it cooks up like. Maybe fry it up before you put the spices in. I have used the spices from the market and it certainly gives a twist to a normal casserole. Sometimes I do this in the slow cooker, just remember not to add extra fluid for the slow cooker.
Title: Guvec
Post by: Scunner on October 20, 2008, 18:13:28 PM: Garlic a spice Heather? No, garlic is a species in the onion family Alliaceae. Its close relatives include the onion, the shallot, the leek and the chive, although they only get together for weddings and funerals.
Title: Guvec
Post by: heather07 on October 20, 2008, 18:20:05 PM: Got me I was on ingredient you were on spices.

Are bell peppers hot?
Title: Guvec
Post by: Scunner on October 20, 2008, 18:22:49 PM: The bell peppers are exactly the same as those available in the UK, Heather. I can't believe I'm in the recipe section ;)
Title: Guvec
Post by: heather07 on October 20, 2008, 18:25:32 PM: Rindaloo that was what I did when I got the spices from a shop in Fethiye a couple of years ago. The following year the shop had closed and I got meat spices from the market but it wasn't the same.

I can relate to your cooking terms.
My favourite "Just bung it in"
Title: Guvec
Post by: calvin 1949 on October 20, 2008, 18:55:21 PM: I think Guvec means Cassarole , just googled it there are other recipe,s on there, Calvin
Title: Guvec
Post by: heather07 on October 20, 2008, 19:02:03 PM: quote:
Originally posted by calvin 1949

I think Guvec means Cassarole , just googled it there are other recipe,s on there, Calvin

I will just have to experiment I think.
Title: Guvec
Post by: heather07 on October 20, 2008, 19:04:28 PM: http://cappadociaocakbasi.com/takeaway.html

Check out no 22 it talks of secret spices:D I am not going mad: :)
Title: Guvec
Post by: Scunner on October 20, 2008, 19:10:50 PM: How about going to "Taste of Turkey" at Craigie Cross, maybe they know where to get spices from locally :)
Title: Guvec
Post by: Rindaloo on October 20, 2008, 19:12:26 PM: quote:
Originally posted by heather07

Rindaloo
I can relate to your cooking terms.
My favourite "Just bung it in"

-Jamie Oliver rules!!!! ROFL!
Title: Guvec
Post by: heather07 on October 20, 2008, 19:23:24 PM: quote:
Originally posted by Scunner

How about going to "Taste of Turkey" at Craigie Cross, maybe they know where to get spices from locally :)

Never been to that one Scunner Is it any good?
Title: Guvec
Post by: Scunner on October 20, 2008, 19:26:30 PM: Bearing in mind it is opposite the best fish and chip shop in the World, I haven't a clue ;)
Title: Guvec
Post by: heather07 on October 20, 2008, 21:33:37 PM: Yes that could be a distraction.
The Craigie chippy never ceases to amaze me. It is consistent in quality and watching how that guy remembers everyones order is an excellent way to pass the time.