TURSU

   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