150 Years Old Recipe: Hünkârbeğendi | Recipe of a Palace Dish with Its Story
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- Опубліковано 6 жов 2024
- Hünkârbeğendi is a delicious Turkish dish inherited from the palace periods of Ottoman and made it to our days. It’s prepared by making a puree using eggplants and flavoring it with bechamel sauce, then served with meat on top with a mouthwatering sauce. Along with a great recipe, it also carries a great story. To learn about both, take a look at our video!
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Hünkar Beğendi Recipe
5 eggplants
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
Nutmeg, to taste
300 g, sirloin , diced, short loin, top loin or lamb would do good as well
1 onion, diced
4 cloves of garlic, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon flour
2 medium size tomatoes, peeled & grated, passata, tomato sauce or tomato paste
½ to 3/4 cup of water
Half teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon oregano
Salt, to taste
• Prick the eggplants with a knife or fork. Since there is air in the eggplants, they can burst when heated. This step is going to prevent that.
• If using a gas burner, place the eggplants directly over the heat source. You can place them on a rack as well. It will make it easier to turn the eggplants but take a little more time to cook. Cook until eggplants are completely tender and charred, turning occasionally. They will be cooked in around 10 minutes. Check near the stem and bottom ends to see if they are done.
• Place the cooked eggplants in a large bowl and cover them with a plate. Let them sweat for a couple of minutes. This will make it much easier to peel them.
• Meanwhile, to make the sauté, heat the pressure cooker or a pod.
• Add a tablespoon butter and heat until sizzles. Then sear the meat on all sides for two-three minutes until nicely browned.
• After meat turned brown, add the onion and garlic and continue to sauté until softened.
• Add a teaspoon flour to thicken the dish.
• Season with salt and add the tomato puree.
• Add the hot water, cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes and oregano.
• Set the pressure to high.
• Close the lid. When the lid is tight and the pressure is enough to cook, place the pressure cooker on a small burner on low heat.
• Cook for 15 minutes and release the pressure by removing the lid or putting the pan under running cold water.
• If using a regular pod, cook the meat 60-75 minutes until it is tender and gradually add water if needed.
• To make the bechamel sauce, melt 2 tablespoons butter in a pan on medium heat. Once melted, add 2 tablespoons flour, and stir as it cooks for a couple of minutes.
• Gradually add the milk and whisk until you have a slightly thicken sauce. Then add a teaspoon salt and nutmeg.
• Working with one eggplant at a time, use a knife to slit each eggplant and open lengthwise. Scoop out flesh with a spoon. Discard the seeds if there is any.
• Mince the eggplants with a pinch of salt and add to the bechamel sauce.
• Mix well and give it a last heat.
• Place the eggplant bechamel in a large dish.
• Add the stew in the middle of the eggplant sauce. Dig in with your loved ones. You can serve as individual portions as well.
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I appreciate you for having sympathy with us, Iranian women🙏🏻🌹🌺😊
My cat is obsessed with this video. I don't know why but she had to watch every second of it. Maybe she is trying to tell me I should make some Hunkarbegendi for lunch. 😻
I am grateful for your support of Iranian women 🙏🙏
Hi Refika. I opened the video and saw the words and it warmed my heart. I am Iranian and it is comforting to know that we have so many friends worldwide who care about our fate. Thank you for the sweet kind words. Xx
Thanks for this meaningful gesture. This dedication and support of women in Iran means alot right now.
my first introduction to Turkish history and culture was when I went back to college in my 50s. I ended up writing a thesis around the Turkish contributions to the 1893 World Fair, in Chicago. It was nice to move from just politics and Imperialism to Material culture, food, art and especially dance. Since then I have continued to be a lover of your rich culture and history as lived by everyday people, not just famous men. Thank you for your kindness, openness, and support of humans of all kinds. Let's all behave as though we are setting the table for our loved ones and share in the beauty of everyone. I am a better person for having found your channel, because I cannot wait to share food, kindness, and creativity with everyone I encounter.
Hello Refika ❤️!
I just started following all of your Turkish recipes.
My grandparents were Ottoman Greeks and I just realized through a DNA test that I am half Turkish (more Turkish than any other ethnicities.
I Love to cook & bake. My family came from the Bursa district & Apolloniada, now Golazi.
I made this recipe & we just LOVED it!!!
I always wanted to visit Turkey, especially the villages my family came from, including Instanbul where my Great Grandfather was Haji Papavasiliou.
I have many cousins that converted & stayed in Turkey.
Like I said I really want to spend some time in Turkey but I was born in America & I think it would be dangerous & unwelcoming by the Turkish people or Government. I want to learn the Turkish food that I know from my family that Turks & Greeks did live on harmony for centuries.
Thank You so much for your delicious meals
All my love & kisses
G.Anna
Interesting story Anna. And no, it's not dangerous and unwelcoming by Turkish people or Government to visit Turkey, on the contrary, they will welcome you in my point of view. Btw, May is a good month to visit Istanbul, it's not cold any more and not that much hot like in July and August.
Book your fly and enjoy your trip to Turkey, you will not regret it.
My mom adds Kashar cheese into the eggplant and beschamel sauce, or you can also add some Parmesan cheese. I think this is one of the best home style Turkish foods. Just incredible!
My total support to all the women, no matter their religion, who are fighting for a better world. We give birth and bring up children with love, freedom and respect. We deserve the same!!!
Rafika I love your recipies which take me back to my childhood, my granny and mum cooking all those dishes in the kitchen. Some were lost un my mind but your videos brought them back.THANKS 🤗
Thank you so much Refika to support us
I’m Iranian woman,I’m so happy for having your Chanel.
WOMAN,LIVE,FREEDOM 💕💕💕💕💕💕✌️✌️✌️✌️
Thank you Refika. I hope all of us Middle Eastern women can live free and in peace one day 🙏❤️
@@yusefkhan1752 how shameless of you to try to muddy the names of these innocent people who died at the hand of state police, when there are video records of these events, and when Iranian police continues to assassinate women on the streets who are simply trying to voice their anger! You should be ashamed of yourself for belittling the deaths of your fellow humans this way. You will have a special place in hell
@Donna Khan someone who doesn't know the difference between "politics" and support for human rights shouldn't be allowed to comment
@@ecenbt trying to silence peoples voices lol. And I care deeply for all victims of state violence unfortunately Elizabeth amini had a stroke and if you watch the video you will see it with your own eyes.
@@ecenbt there are plenty of actual victims of violence but at this point due to internet misinformation I only believe video evidence. I have seen plenty of it where young women attack innocent older men who are not doing anything wrong. I hope they will be punished accordingly and if you do not agree then that speaks to your character.
I only recently discovered this dish. I had it in a restaurant and then made it at home. So delicious!
Pls also try it my way too
Thanks for dedicating your video for Iranian’s Women. I greatly appreciate that 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
First time I watched your cooking show and must say your presence is so warm and kind you are wonderful instructing in the art of cooking including Turkish
Love your hair! Needless to say, love the recipe. Greetings from Islamabad, Pakistan 🇵🇰 ❤️
Thank you ❤️
Thank you for solidarity with Iranian people ❤We love our Turkish neighbors ❤#women#life#freedom
Great recipe I live in Australia 🇦🇺 but I’m Italian origin,this combination it’s similar to our parmigiana lasagna it taste so good,I’m going to make your recipe thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. I love that you give us some information about how the recipe came about the history as well,look forward to seeing your smiling face 😊 in next video god bless from Australia 🇦🇺
Thank you for spreading the joy of collaboration and sharing! Sending much love to you and also my support to the women of Iran.
Thank you too Stephanie! ❤️
Love you Refika! You are truly an ambassador of Turkey, thanks to your personality and charm I am getting more interested in cooking and in your beautiful country (and people) !
I fully support the Iranian and other Islamic woman that want individuality, who don't want to wear hijab or any head scarf. Long live the right to choose.
Hi Refika, welcome back with your new beautiful look and another delicious contents as always.
I will try your recipe for sure but I have to mention that I am very grateful for your support of Mahsa Amini and Iranian women in this horrible time! Hats off for you and your lovely team.
Lots of love to you all from UK.
I am so, so happy to have you back. This looks delicious. I also love that you manage to bring a lesson on fusion to the level of a metaphor. Thank you.
I'm so impressed with the story telling part. Of course, I've also loved watching the making of this eggplant recipe. Thank you dear Refika and the whole team.
Thank you ❤️
Kazandibi is one of the greatest pleasures in life, often linked to childhood memories. In French this the verbe "saucer" (litteraly to "sauce") and in Italian it is "fare scarpetta" (litteraly to "do little shoe")
I m Indian but I like Turkish foods, especially your bread bazlama, shawarma, musaka, fateer zaatar and offcourse kebabs....
Refika & team! So nice to see you have a new season!! It made me very happy to notice this new(ish) video. You look beautiful, as usual!! Be well and stay safe. And the women of Iran and their allies are in my heart tonight!
Cooking this tonight using lamb because the beef shop was closed. Love the passion you bring to your cooking Refika.
Oh, Refika! Everything looks so delicious -- including YOU! If it weren't for your kindness and compassionate wisdom, I would be distracted from the food by your outer beauty. Whatever you've been doing, is manifesting gloriously!
Amazing recipe for sure but today I would like to comment and congratulate you on making such a lovely video content. The thoughtful production is very much visible in terms of colour combinations, shots and editing. Also in terms of Refika’s attire and background in the kitchen. The addition of history bit is also great!! Refika is looking with her gorgeous new look and style. She is a master chef and knows her job to the core. I love Turkish cuisine, culture and country. I try to make her recipes at home too. ❤from Canada❤️🙏
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I came across your videos and I've been watching them these past couple of days. I begin to love and appreciate Turkish cuisine and culture. One thing I really admire most on every video was you infuse techniques and advices on your cooking and sometime with added history. It was really very informative altogether.
Refika is glowing angel sent down from the heavens to spread love and great Turkish recipes!!! Keep up the great work!
I have had several Turkish dishes which take eggplant to another level.
Turkish eggplant mezzes are so so delicious.
Yes they are, the world should give more chance to meals with eggplant 😋
I am so excited to see you Refika-and looking gorgeous by the way🥰Another lovely recipe I can’t wait to try!
Thank you! Let us know it you give it a try 😋
I was eagerly awaiting this recipe! I first discovered it in a film called Bir tutam baharat (A touch of Spice in English); highly recommend it if you haven't seen it. By the way, in Spain (and probably other countries) we have something similar to that közmatik which could probably work until yours is available; it's a pan that we use to roast chestnuts (known as sartén castañera in Spanish). Welcome back.
That eggplant in bechemel is such a wonderful idea🍆
I love that combination ❤️
I live in Trinidad andvTobago.I have tried some of your recipes.My family have enjoyed them.Miscah
I loved this in Istanbul and was so excited to make it at home. Your recipe didn’t disappoint. It was delicious!! Thank you!!
As always you make the best food with respect for all the traditions, and for all your watchers. You are a treasure!
So happy you're back. You look AMAZING! The recipe looks delicious 💛
Thank you!! ❤️
It is so great to see you and the team back on the longer videos. I missed your enthusiastic cooking and the interesting information throughout the video. I ate this a few years ago in Istanbul and it was one of the best things I have eaten. I haven't made it at home but I will try it now after watching your clear instructions. It is making my mouth water already!
Bless you and lots of love from South Korea.
I love these historical recipes, I was actually making a loaf of panis quadratus last week with spelt flour fennel and black pepper. It was so much fun explaining to my family the history behind the bread.
Lover your video contents. Not only do we get an amazing recipe; you always try to incorporate some history, fun fact or a great cooking technique to make the video much more enjoyable. 🤩
I love your ending in this video! The more we are open to trying new ideas and things like food by coming together, the more we are able to understand each other.♥️ Keep sharing your recipes and your wisdom.❤
I have stopped getting notifications for you channel and had to look up to see if you have new videos. UA-cam sucks sometimes. I love your enthusiasm, videos and the love that you express through your food. You are the best Refika.
I am ashamed to say that Turkiye has never been number one on my bucket list of countries to visit. Refika's kitchen has completely changed that for me. I can't wait to visit Istanbul and its delicious cuisine!
"Love each other, understand each other, take the best of each other." That's culture. May your words be understood by every heart in the world...
Your words are pure gold and wisdom. Your cooking is more than just divine skills, it is love and passion. Thank you again for warming my (and surely the whole universes) heart and sharing the beauty and deliciousness of honest and loveful cooking! öptüm
Last Ramadan I made Hünkar Beğendi to my friends. Still they talk about it and ask for recipe. This is great recipe. You must try.
I’m so happy to have you back your recipes are delightful ❤️
Nice to see you again Refika! Gözümüz yollarda kalmıştı. May this year be more rewarding than ever and may you hit your own record of followers over and over again. Lots of love!
Thanks for supporting Iranian women❤️❤️ and thanks for your interesting video’s.
Nice different healthy and mouthwatering recipe thanks for sharing ❤️
Absolutely love your shows, and the stories that go with them...!💕
Hi, Refika, I’m definitely going to do this recipe. It looks delicious!
So happy your back. Looking more beautiful,, The food looks so delicious and the way you make it looks simple , am salvating 😋😋😋 definitely will try cooking it. Much love from Tanzania 🇹🇿, Africa!!!!.
Please upload more full episodes!! I enjoy your videos so much!!! I have made quite a few and love them. I try to watch the turkish version but cannot understand much 😁 you and your team are so amazing I would love to see more. ❤️ from Nebraska, 🇺🇸
Thank you for the dedication of this amazing recipe.It’s one of my favorite recipes.💪🏻👩🏻❤️🔥
Great comeback lovely Refika! I really improved my cooking watching your videos 2 years ago. Love the way you explain how to do things and why.
I like the precious cooking tips you give along the way & explaining why you do it a certain way. It’s very useful for novice and seasoned cooks alike. We can forget why we did certain steps & sometimes skip them as we get comfortable cooking & wonder why we didn’t get the best results! 😊🙏
Hi Rafika,
It's really, really awesome to have your recipe both traditional & fusion. Moreover, the history behind ...
It's really interesting, at the end I would like to say, we might be seperate by our own culture, but, food makes it so close that the world is a single food continent where we all are fantastic foodies are SAME.
WE ARE FABULOUS AS YOU ARE MY FAVOURITE. ❤️YOU.
GOD BLESS , MUCH LOVE.
Tesekür ederim for supporting the brave Iranian women
Every time I watch one of your recipes I wish I could be in your kitchen… I love learning about your culture and the foods that you eat❤
Hi, i made a couple of your dishes sofar and they were all delicious. Will make this next sunday ;)
Thanks for sharing this recipe. Greetings from Belgium.
Ohhhh, where are Bahar and Burak?🥺
I love the recipe, and almost every time you tell us a story, I get so emotional. I love you back!❤️
Hallo Refika, so happy to have You again! I´m from Hungary and surprised, how many Turkish dishes/ingredients are with the same name in my native language ("poğaça, patlican"). Tsd thanks for the recipe, the historical reviews and for Your actually dedication for the women in Iran.
Welcome back! The next time I can get eggplant like this at the farmer's market, I am making this dish!! Thank you for sharing wonderful implements to cook with and promoting peace and understanding in the world.
One of the bright lights and great joys on dark, rainy, windy and bitterly cold English winter days is trudging down to the supermarket to buy ingredients for exciting new dishes my favourite people on UA-cam have introduced me to. Then I go home and put on a jazz record and cook and forget about how awful the weather is and how limited my socialising will be over the next few months. I'm trying to 'hibernate' with flair this winter. Thanks for bringing some excitement and structure into my rather sedentary and, ahem, culturally and aesthetically paused existence. My opportunities for gregarious fun may be cruelly truncated by circumstance but I will expand domestically and gastronomically as triumphant compensation for being a hermit until next April! Hashtag: 'Dude you oughta see my new Le Creuset and brushed cotton pyjamas'. I love your channel Refika, you rock my world.
On behalf of Iranian women I thank you dear Rafika! You are a real Rafigh !!! which in Persian (and Arabic) means FRIEND... which I am sure you know!!!!
Love your interesting and amusing stories that go along with the recipe! Many thanks Refika!
Hello rafika. I am a big fan also an Iranian. Thank you so much for supporting our people greatly appreciate it. Looking forward your next video. I looooove Turkish cuisine.
Love your personality, it shines!!!
Estas hermosa!!!! Te sigo desde Argentina, ya hice varias de tus recetas las amoooooo son muy buenas !!!!!
A beautiful Refika video, especially the dedication and the fusion talk at the end ♥
This is a very special dish in Ottoman Cuisine and a must try. It's my go to dish in any casual Turkish restaurant which serves traditional dishes instead of kebab.
This is by far my most favorite Turkish dish, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I use paneer or jack fruit if I cook this dish instead of meat because m vegi. Love your prep. 👍🏻🙏🏻🇮🇳
Than you Refika Cim for your support us Iranian women🙏🏻🙏🏻 we love you. Hope you see you next time I come to Istanbul. 🥰 🧿👌🏻
Thank you for standing foe Iranian people, thanks for being our voice !
#mahsaamini
Love your recipes, love your team, love all of the great hints and product info and really love the history! Refika, you are the greatest!!!
I love this dish so much it’s very delicious. Thank you for making it & also thank you so much for supporting Iranian women 🙏🏻❤️😘😘
It loooks soo gooooood😋😋
Thank you very much Refika for sharing it and really glad you are back.
Such a joy to have you back. I will be trying this but mixing the eggplant with mascarpone as I can’t do bechamel ❤😊
Thank you for your support, Refika. And I love your channel and the delicious food 😋
So happy to have you back. I really enjoy your cooking shows. Stay happy and healthy!
I love your videos so much, the history you incorporate and the creativity behind it ❤️ so educational.
My absolute favorite Turkish dish 💚💚💚💚💚💚 thank you for posting this big love to you
LOVE your show
Enjoyed your EXPLANATION
GREETINGS FROM MAASTRICHT NL
Great to have you back Refika. The others did a great job while you were away, but its always good to see your happy face again.Hope you are all healthy & recovered?
Looking forward to giving this a try, even though aubergine aren't top of my list of things to eat. I think the sauce will make all the difference.
Finally a cooking video .... I missed my Saturday mornings with you guys 💕😩💕
How beautiful is your support for Iranian women. Your beauty shines through your food. Your videos are excellent. I send you love and light. Thankyou for being here 💖
I LOVE these food stories! Thank you
Refika, I discovered you a few weeks ago and I have been watching since! I so enjoy your easy style, your teaching and clarity while cooking and your uncomplicated recipes. I just ordered your cookbook on Esty, some spices and your grilling pan. I watch lots of cooking shows over the years and I really have to say you and your crew are much fun and uplifting to watch! I am a seasoned woman so I think I do know what I am talking about. You are kind of like a South eastern European Martha Stewart in terms of knowledge and diversity and now your own line of kitchen enamelware, knives etc... Wow. I love your soup shows, breakfast one was also one of my favorites - they are all great. I also enjoy cooking tips on eggplant and also grains. Thank you for being an active citizen of the world and mindful in your show and cooking. Lastly, think about doing a short segments just on herbs and spices. I don't have much experience beyond Italian and Spanish herbs and spices actually Puerto RIcan- Carribean /fusion so I tend to not experiment too much on my own unless a recipe calls for something I usually do not use like Thyme for instance. Just a suggestion. Wishing you much success and well being to you and your crew! From New Jersey USA ❤ Madelene
Uniting the world with food! Thank you, Refika! 💖 Another beautiful dish 🌎 ⭐️🌍⭐️💖
Welcome back, Rafika! We’ve missed you! Another great video, I’ve enjoyed! Thank you!
I just love the stories and information you weave through your videos ! ❤❤❤
❤❤thank you so much for supporting Iranian women, it is so heart warming.
I absolutely loved this video and will definitely try this recipe. ♥️ Thank you for explaining the origin of the dish, we all work better together than apart, and this dish proves it.
Napoleon's wife just wasn't called Eugene (a male name), but Eugenie (Ö-je-ni). 🤭♥️
Thank you for calling attention to the brave and determined women of Iran. I hope they know that the women of the world are with them in spirit. And thank you for all your great recipes over the years.
Very nice recipe and history lesson. Greetings fron Finland!
Thank you for the recipe, the interesting stories, attached to it, and your support for the Iranian women! Love your channel, and have tried many of your recopies. This one is on my list to try too. I loved the food in Istanbul when we visited for the first time this September. Hope to come again soon!