Süberlig: Unwrapping the Soul of Ottoman Hospitality, One Savory Layer at a Time
Picture this: A heavy, lidded clay pot, güveç, emerges from the depths of a wood-fired oven or settles onto a modern stovetop. Wisps of aromatic steam escape, carrying whispers of cumin, paprika, tender meat, and caramelizing vegetables. As the lid lifts, the true magic reveals itself: intricate, golden-brown layers of thin dough, concealing a treasure trove…