Traditional Abugannuş Mezze
A delicious Antakya mezze where roasted eggplants and peppers meet fresh vegetables and olive oil.
Easy · 45 min
A delicious Aegean meze made with curd cheese and fresh vegetables, requiring no cooking.

1 cup is 200 ml. 1 tea glass is 100 ml. 1 tablespoon is 15 ml. 1 dessert spoon is 10 ml. 1 teaspoon is 5 ml.
Calories are an editor’s estimate per serving, not a lab measurement.
Peel and dice the tomatoes into small cubes.
Finely chop the green peppers, onion, fresh mint, and parsley.
Place the curd cheese in a large mixing bowl and mash it slightly with a spoon.
Add all the chopped vegetables into the cheese.
Pour in the olive oil, add salt and red pepper flakes, then gently mix all the ingredients.
Transfer to a serving plate and enjoy at room temperature or chilled.
Note. Using fresh and unsalted curd cheese enhances the flavor; you can also add crushed walnuts if desired.
No, this recipe is a cold meze prepared entirely with raw ingredients.
Fresh curd cheese or chorek is traditionally used in the original recipe.
A delicious Antakya mezze where roasted eggplants and peppers meet fresh vegetables and olive oil.
Easy · 45 min
An essential mezze from Antakya cuisine, prepared with the refreshing aroma of fresh za'atar.
Easy · 15 min