by Yaren Fadiloglulari
“One of the most mysterious dishes in Turkish cuisine is of Ottoman origin, and it is called hünkar beğendi, which means “the Sultan liked it.” It consists of lamb served on top of crushed eggplant with butter, milk, and flour, similar to the French béchamel sauce.“
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Was This Turkish Dish Inspired by an Empress, or Is It Just Good?
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