Name: Lokanta Evden Uzakta
Address: Karperweg 1, 1075 LA Amsterdam, Netherlands, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Telephone: 020 221 0018
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.1

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Lokanta Evden Uzakta

El Kokoreç es una de las comidas callejeras más icónicas y queridas de Turquía, un manjar tan famoso por su preparación única como por su sabor audaz y sabroso. Consiste en intestinos de cordero o cabra envueltos firmemente alrededor de vísceras sazonadas, típicamente mollejas, corazones, riñones o pulmones, para formar un asador denso y horizontal. Este asador se asa lentamente sobre fuego de carbón, permitiendo que la grasa se derrita y bañe la carne mientras gira, creando una capa exterior crujiente y bien sazonada mientras mantiene el interior tierno y jugoso. El aroma del kokoreç asado es inconfundible y sirve como un faro para los transeúntes hambrientos en ciudades como Estambul e Esmirna.

Históricamente, el consumo de vísceras tiene profundas raíces en las cocinas de Anatolia y los Balcanes, remontándose a tradiciones nómadas donde comer de la nariz a la cola era una necesidad. El Kokoreç tal como se conoce hoy en día se popularizó particularmente en los centros urbanos en el siglo XX. Existen variaciones regionales en la forma en que se sirve; el 'estilo de Estambul' generalmente implica picar finamente la carne asada en una parrilla con tomates y pimientos verdes antes de rellenarla en un panecillo tostado (yarım ekmek). Por el contrario, el 'estilo de Esmirna' es más simple, sirviendo la carne en rodajas con solo una pizca de comino y orégano, permitiendo que brille el sabor puro de la carne.

Culturalmente, el kokoreç es la comida por excelencia para altas horas de la noche, a menudo consumida después de salir a beber o asistir a un concierto. Ocupa un lugar especial en la cultura culinaria turca. A pesar de los debates ocasionales sobre las regulaciones de la UE sobre vísceras, el kokoreç sigue siendo un símbolo obstinado y orgulloso del gusto local.

Para los no iniciados, la textura puede ser sorprendente pero deliciosa: una mezcla de crujiente, masticable y suave. Está fuertemente sazonado con sal, orégano, comino y hojuelas de pimiento rojo, que cortan la riqueza de la grasa. La bebida perfecta para acompañar es, sin duda, un vaso frío de la bebida de yogur salado llamada 'ayran' o 'şalgam'.

Kokoreç

Türkiye

El Meyhane Döner es una versión sofisticada del clásico döner kebab turco, inspirada en las meyhanes — tabernas tradicionales donde se disfrutan mezes, rakı y largas conversaciones. A diferencia del döner callejero, este plato se sirve en un plato, con atención a la presentación y la armonía de sabores. Se elabora con finas láminas de carne de cordero o ternera marinadas y asadas lentamente en un asador vertical. La carne se sirve sobre pan plano con mantequilla o puré de berenjena, junto con salsa de yogur, verduras asadas y mantequilla con pimentón. 

Originario de las regiones del Egeo y de Mármara, el Meyhane Döner combina la esencia del döner tradicional con el refinamiento de la cocina turca moderna. Se disfruta en compañía, con mezes y rakı, como símbolo de la hospitalidad turca.

Döner de Meyhane

Acılı Ezme es una ensalada de verduras vibrante y picante y un dip que es omnipresente en las casas de kebab turcas y los restaurantes de carnes a la parrilla. El nombre se traduce aproximadamente como plato 'picante triturado', refiriéndose al método tradicional de preparación donde las verduras se pican finamente. Actúa como un entrante apetitoso.

Los ingredientes principales de Acılı Ezme son tomates maduros, pimientos verdes, cebollas, ajo y perejil. Sin embargo, el secreto radica en el aderezo y los condimentos. Se masajea en las verduras una mezcla de pasta de pimiento (biber salçası), melaza de granada (nar ekşisi), aceite de oliva, hojuelas de pimiento rojo picante, zumaque y menta seca.

La preparación requiere paciencia y habilidad con el cuchillo. El resultado es un plato que toca todas las notas de sabor: dulce por los tomates y las cebollas, ácido por la melaza de granada, sabroso por la salça e inconfundiblemente picante. Servido frío, Acılı Ezme se come típicamente con pan lavash tibio e hinchado.

Acılı ezme

Meyhane Döneri

First time trying this version of so called ‘iskender’. Even though it can not beat the iskender it was a nice dish.

Same idea… Crunchy bread at the bottom, yougurt, tomato sauce and butter to smooth the bread. Main difference is the meat because it is not from a tolling doner it was thin sliced tenderloin.

Kokoreç is one of the most iconic and beloved street foods in Turkey, a delicacy that is as famous for its unique preparation as it is for its bold, savory flavor. It consists of lamb or goat intestines wrapped tightly around seasoned offal—typically sweetbreads, hearts, kidneys, or lungs—to form a dense, horizontal spit. This spit is then slow-roasted over a charcoal fire, allowing the fat to render and baste the meat as it spins, creating a crispy, well-seasoned outer layer while keeping the inside tender and juicy. The aroma of roasting kokoreç is unmistakable and serves as a beacon for hungry passersby in cities like Istanbul and Izmir.

Historically, the consumption of offal has deep roots in Anatolian and Balkan cuisines, dating back to nomadic traditions where nose-to-tail eating was a necessity. Kokoreç as it is known today became particularly popularized in urban centers in the 20th century. There are regional variations in how it is served; the 'Istanbul style' typically involves chopping the roasted meat finely on a grill with tomatoes and green peppers before stuffing it into a toasted bread roll (yarım ekmek). In contrast, the 'Izmir style' is simpler, serving the sliced meat with just a sprinkling of cumin and oregano, allowing the pure flavor of the meat to shine.

Culturally, kokoreç is the quintessential late-night food, often consumed after a night out drinking or attending a concert. It occupies a special place in Turkish culinary culture, bridging the gap between humble ingredients and gourmet enjoyment. Despite occasional debates regarding EU regulations on offal, kokoreç remains a stubborn and proud symbol of local taste.

For the uninitiated, the texture can be surprising but delightful—a mix of crispy, chewy, and soft. It is heavily seasoned with salt, oregano, cumin, and red pepper flakes (pul biber), which cut through the richness of the fat. The perfect beverage pairing is undoubtedly a cold glass of salty yogurt drink called 'ayran', or 'şalgam' (fermented spicy turnip juice), which balances the grease and spice. Eating kokoreç is not just a meal; it is a rite of passage for anyone visiting Turkey who wants to experience the true soul of its street food scene.

Pretty nice idea and execution.

As you know I love kokorec. It is the first time I try it with in a börek. And to be honest, I liked it.

It was served as any kokorec, hot and spicy. Even though it is expensive, just give it a try you would love it.

Acılı Ezme is a vibrant, spicy vegetable salad and dip that is ubiquitous in Turkish kebab houses and grilled meat restaurants (ocakbaşı). The name roughly translates to 'spicy mashed' dish, referring to the traditional method of preparation where vegetables are finely chopped or mashed together to create a cohesive, salsa-like texture. It acts as an appetizing starter, designed to wake up the palate before the arrival of rich, fatty meats.

The core ingredients of Acılı Ezme are ripe tomatoes, green peppers (often spicy), onions, garlic, and parsley. However, the secret to its depth lies in the dressing and seasonings. A mixture of pepper paste (biber salçası), pomegranate molasses (nar ekşisi), olive oil, varying amounts of hot red pepper flakes (pul biber or isot), sumac, and dried mint is massaged into the vegetables. Some variations might include walnuts for crunch or a splash of lemon juice for extra brightness.

Preparation requires patience and skill with a knife; using a food processor is often frowned upon as it can turn the vegetables into a watery mush. Hand-chopping ensures that each vegetable retains its identity while contributing to the collective flavor profile. The result is a dish that hits every flavor note: sweet from the tomatoes and onions, sour from the pomegranate molasses, savory from the salça, and unmistakably spicy.

Served cold, Acılı Ezme is typically eaten with warm, puffy lavash bread or pita. It is not just a condiment but a standalone meze that showcases the freshness of Turkish produce and the mastery of spice balancing.

My usual take when I am at any meyhane. Unfortunately even the taste was fine it was missing the whole idea of ezme. It felt like it was a tomato sauce. I should able to see each piece and ingredient as it shouldn’t look like a paste. Ny advice to chef is show the ingredients so I can feel it.

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