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Manco

A traditional Anatolian mezze prepared with the perfect harmony of fresh curd cheese, walnuts, and roasted peppers.

Prep
15 min
Cook
0 min
Time
15 min
Servings
4
Calories
180
Level
Easy
Heat
Gentle heat
Region
Anatolia
Manco
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Servings4
Measures

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.

Ingredients

  • 250g fresh curd cheese
  • 2 roasted red capia peppers
  • 1 cup crushed walnuts
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp chili flakes
  • Half bunch finely chopped parsley
  • 1 tsp salt

Calories are an editor’s estimate per serving, not a lab measurement.

Method

  1. 1

    Dice the roasted red peppers into small cubes.

  2. 2

    Mash the curd cheese in a large mixing bowl using a fork.

  3. 3

    Add the diced peppers and crushed walnuts to the mashed cheese.

  4. 4

    Add garlic, olive oil, salt, and chili flakes, then mix well.

  5. 5

    Finally, add the finely chopped parsley and stir gently.

  6. 6

    Transfer to a serving plate and drizzle with olive oil before serving.

Note. If your curd cheese is too dry, you can add a tablespoon of strained yogurt to soften the consistency.

Questions

How long can Manco be stored?

It stays fresh in the refrigerator for 3 days in an airtight container.

Which type of cheese is most suitable?

Unsalted or low-salt fresh curd cheese gives the best results.

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