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Sample Menu
Breakfast
will consist of a mixture of traditional Turkish breakfast and seasonal local fruits. The area is rich with citrus fruits, figs and pomegranates. Turkish people like to have tomatoes, cucumber, various cheeses, boiled eggs and olives with soft white bread for breakfast. The breakfast will be accompanied by Turkish tea served in traditional glasses. Herb teas will also be available.
Dinner
is eaten under the star-laden evening skies.
Roka ve Turp Salatasi (rocket and radish salad)- grated white fresh radish, mixed with fresh rocket dressed with extra virgin olive oil and lemon from the garden.
Antalya Piyazi- (Beans a la Antalya) – this cold starter is made with white flageolet beans and tahini sauce with garlic, vinegar and extra virgin olive oil. Simple and delicious.
Coban Salatasi (Shepherd’s salad) - fresh, plump tomatoes are mixed with Turkish peppers, red onions, cucumber, fresh lemon juice, pomegranate extract and extra virgin olive oil. Laced with thinly sliced parsley from the garden.
Imam Bayildi (The Imam has fainted) The general belief among food aficionados in Turkey is that the Imam (religious leader) fainted when he first tasted this dish, because it was so delicious! A whole aubergine is lightly fried and filled with sweet onions, tomatoes and herbs before being cooked in its own juices. Served with fresh flat bread.
Asure - a very traditional and seasonal desert traditionally consisting of 41 ingredients including dried fruits, nuts and grains. It is slow cooked and then served cold with pomegranate and sesame seeds. The healthiest desert you will ever taste!
Nar suyu (Pomegranate Juice) - This is available, during early autumn from many of the trees in the area. Take a couple to the kitchen and get a freshly squeezed nar suyu. Add ice cubes for extra cooling
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