Ezme
City
Bitlis
Meal Type
Soup
Prep Time
45 min
Ezme is one of the prominent local flavors in Bitlis cuisine. It reflects the character of the city cuisine with the ingredients and cooking method used in the local table culture.
Ingredients
- chilimboz (sugar beet) Half a bunch of sugar beet leaves
- onion
- egg 3 tablespoons oil 1 teaspoon chili pepper and salt
Recipe
- 1
Peeled and chopped sugar beets are boiled.
- 2
Chopped sugar beet leaves are boiled in a separate bowl, drained and squeezed to remove water.
- 3
Finely chopped onion is roasted in oil, egg is added and mixed until cooked.
- 4
Beetroot, leaves and salt are added and mixed. After 2-3 turns are roasted together, they are removed from the stove and served hot.
- 5
Source: Bitlis Cuisine from Past to Present, Compiled by Cesim Çelebi.