Beyaz Peynir with Olives

Brined white cheese paired with cured black and green olives—the bedrock of any Turkish kahvaltı spread.

Ingredients

• 400g fresh mussels
• 300g rice pilaf
• a handful of finely chopped red onion
• 1/2 tsp dried mint
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 200g ripe tomatoes
• a handful of fresh dill, chopped
• a generous spoonful of pomegranate molasses
• 1 cup beef stock
• 1 tsp Aleppo pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather and prep the pide bread and beef sirloin, measuring everything out so it is ready to go.

2. 2

   Heat unsalted butter in a non-stick pan over medium heat until warm but not smoking.

3. 3

   Add the sliced scallions and eggplant, cooking gently until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

4. 4

   Stir in the beef sirloin, season with ground cumin, and cook until just done, about 0 mins.

5. 5

   Warm the pide bread alongside, turning once, until heated through and lightly toasted.

6. 6

   Plate the pide bread and spoon the cooked mixture over the top.

7. 7

   Drizzle with crumbled feta and finish with a sprinkle of dill.

8. 8

   Serve immediately while everything is warm.

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