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Author 4 Author 1 Author 2 Author 3 Author 6 Author 5 Author 7 Author 8 “In the dust of defeat as well as the laurels of victory there is a glory to be found if one has done his best.” ― Eric Liddell CUISINE FOOD FOR THOUGHT Turkish cuisine is regarded as one of the most prominent in the world, its popularity is largely owed to the cultural influences of the Ottoman Empire and partly because of its major tourism industry. It is largely the heritage of Ottoman cuisine, which can be described as a fusion and refinement of Central Asian, Caucasian, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean and Balkan cuisines. One of favourite food is Sushi.I t is often prepared with raw seafood, but some common varieties of sushi use cooked ingredients or are vegetarian. Raw fish (or occasionally other meat) sliced and served without rice is called "sashimi". The increasing popularity of sushi around the world has resulted in variations typically found in the Western world, but rarely in Japan. By : Ogulcan Cenkcimenoglu BAKLAVA Baklava is a very famous sweet pastry with many layers of Turkey. Baklava is normally prepared in large pans. Many layers of phyllo dough,[30] separated with melted butter and vegetable oil, are laid in the pan. A layer of chopped nuts—typically walnuts or pistachios, but hazelnuts are also sometimes used—is placed on top, then more layers of phyllo. Most recipes have multiple layers of phyllo and nuts, though some have only top and bottom pastry . Before baking (180 °C, 30 minutes), the dough is cut into regular pieces, often parallelograms (lozengeshaped), triangles, diamonds or rectangles. After baking, a syrup, which may include honey, rosewater, or orange flower water is poured over the cooked baklava and allowed to soak in . Baklava is usually served at room temperature, often garnished with ground nuts. It is one of the yummiest sweets I have ever tasted. By – Riya Nagpal Pide Pide is a popular dish in lokantas, which are restaurants serving cheap and traditional Turkish food . A thin crust of pastry is covered with toppings including cheese, egg, diced meat, chicken or tuna and then it is put it into a high heat stone oven. The nearest equivalent western food is pizza. Kofte Kofte is the Turkish version of meatballs..There are many different types of kofte and their taste will vary depending on the region that recipe originates from.Çiğ kofte is unusual as it is raw meatballs originating from the south east of Turkey and these are traditionally eaten as a snack or appetizer. Menemen Menemen is not often seen on restaurant menus but most kitchens will make it for you, as it is quick and easy. Peppers, onions and tomatoes are fried in a pan and then eggs are scrambled into the mixture. It is served with fresh bread and delicious with homegrown olives. Gozleme Cheap, tasty and very filling, Gozleme is a popular street food sold at local markets.Traditionally considered the working man’s food, it is layered pastry filled with a variety of fillings including spinach, cheese, potatoes and parsley.Cooked on a large grill and normally accompanied with tea or Ayran, it is a perfect choice for lunch. 44 By – Aylin