Traditional Abugannuş Mezze
A delicious Antakya mezze where roasted eggplants and peppers meet fresh vegetables and olive oil.
Easy · 45 min
A refreshing and light Aegean appetizer where zucchini and strained yogurt meet with rice.

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 and grate the zucchinis, then squeeze out all the excess water.
Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté the zucchinis until soft.
Boil the rice in a separate pot with enough water to cover it, then drain.
Whisk the strained yogurt with crushed garlic and salt until smooth.
Mix the cooled zucchinis, rice, and yogurt in a bowl.
Garnish with finely chopped dill before serving.
Note. Squeezing the water out of the zucchini thoroughly is the key to preventing the appetizer from becoming watery.
No, Nuraniye is an appetizer that is rested in the refrigerator and served cold.
You can use boiled quinoa as a healthier alternative to rice.
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