How to build a meze table
A meze table is all about sharing: lots of small dishes together on the table, cold and fresh. Here's how to build one that works.
What belongs on a meze table?
A good meze table has variety in flavour and texture: something sour, something creamy, something spicy and something fresh. Think pickled turşu, creamy meze like patlıcan and havuç, hand-rolled sarma and mildly spicy çiğköfte. Round it out with bread, pomegranate molasses and fresh herbs.
How much do you plan per person?
If the meze table is the main meal, plan on four to six different dishes and a generous portion per person. If you serve it as a starter, three to four kinds are enough. Better to choose a few dishes in a larger quantity than lots of small leftovers.
How to finish it off
Put everything on the table at once in small bowls, so everyone can taste and share. A fresh kısır or mercimek köftesi completes the spread. Serve cold or at room temperature and finish with olive oil, lemon and fresh parsley.
Read more about sarma and dolma.
Set out your own meze table
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