Traditional Abugannuş Mezze
A delicious Antakya mezze where roasted eggplants and peppers meet fresh vegetables and olive oil.
Easy · 45 min
The salty and refreshing taste of the Aegean, rock samphire, meets garlic and olive oil.

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.
Wash the rock samphire thoroughly and remove the hard stems.
Crush the garlic in a mortar or chop it finely.
Prepare the dressing by mixing olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, and garlic in a bowl.
Place the cleaned rock samphire on a serving plate.
Drizzle the sauce over it, toss, and serve.
Note. You can soak the rock samphire in vinegar water for 10 minutes to make it softer.
It usually grows in rocky areas by the sea and can also be found in local markets.
It stays fresh for 3-4 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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