Kumpir
Kumpir is a Turkish baked potato masterpiece, transformed into a creamy, cheesy canvas for an array of vibrant toppings. The fluffy interior, enriched with melted butter and feta, gives way to a medley of textures—crunchy pickles, tangy olives, and fresh vegetables—while the warm, smoky spices tie everything together. This dish is worth making for its bold, satisfying contrast of flavors and its ability to turn a simple potato into a hearty, indulgent meal. Every bite delivers a taste of Turkish street food culture, making it impossible to resist seconds.
Ingredients
- Potatoes2 large
- Butter2 tbs
- Cheese150g
- Onion1 large
- Red Pepper1 large
- Red Chilli FlakesPinch
Nutrition
Directions
- 1
If you order kumpir in Turkey, the standard filling is first, lots of butter mashed into the potato, followed by cheese. There’s then a row of other toppings that you can just point at to your heart’s content – sweetcorn, olives, salami, coleslaw, Russian salad, allsorts – and you walk away with an over-stuffed potato because you got ever-excited by the choices on offer.
- 2
Grate (roughly – you can use as much as you like) 150g of cheese.
- 3
Finely chop one onion and one sweet red pepper.
- 4
Put these ingredients into a large bowl with a good sprinkling of salt and pepper, chilli flakes (optional).
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