Tursu or Toursi is very famous in Middle Eastern cuisines. It is a traditional and a “must”   MEZE for raki and ouzo.    In Turkey the Tursu water is even drinkable in some places. Tursu are mostly made in autumn months. Recipes There are a lot of recipes for Tursu, but the most famous are: Cauliflower tursu Mixed vegetables Chili peppers Red peppers or colourful peppers    Nowadays, a lot of chefs trying to give a modern touch to this traditional habit. So they are making a Lot of different types of Tursu, even fruits (like watermelon).     Tursu was the best way to preserve a lot of vegetables during the winter, till next season. Nowadays, this type of food is the best way to start your meal. Chef                     Christos Georgogiannopoulos