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Olive Oil Spiny Cirtlak Herb

One of the hidden herbs of the Aegean region, spiny cirtlak turns into a delicious olive oil dish with olive oil and garlic.

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Time
50 min
Servings
4
Calories
180
Level
Moderate
Heat
Gentle heat
Region
Anatolia
Olive Oil Spiny Cirtlak Herb
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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

  • 500 grams spiny cirtlak herb
  • 1 tea glass olive oil
  • 1 onion
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon pepper paste
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup hot water
  • Juice of half a lemon

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

Method

  1. 1

    Separate the spiny cirtlak herbs from their thorny parts and wash them thoroughly in plenty of water.

  2. 2

    Boil the herbs in boiling water for 5 minutes and drain.

  3. 3

    In a wide pan, sauté the chopped onions and garlic in olive oil until pink.

  4. 4

    Add the pastes and continue roasting until their smell comes out.

  5. 5

    Add the boiled cirtlak herbs, salt, hot water, and lemon juice to the pan.

  6. 6

    Cook on low heat for about 25 minutes until the herbs are tender.

  7. 7

    Serve on a serving plate after it reaches room temperature.

Note. Be sure to use thick gloves when cleaning the herbs to protect yourself from the thorns.

Questions

What is spiny cirtlak herb?

It is a medicinal and delicious wild herb known for its spiny structure that grows naturally in the Aegean and Mediterranean regions.

Is this dish eaten cold?

Yes, since it is an olive oil dish, it is recommended to be served cold at room temperature or after chilling in the refrigerator.

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