Traditional Turkish recipes for Piliç Topkapı and Harput köftesi

Two traditional Turkish culinary recipes are highlighted: Piliç Topkapı and Harput köftesi.

Piliç Topkapı is a palace-style dish featuring chicken thighs marinated in lemon juice, olive oil, and spices. The chicken is prepared by wrapping it around a spiced rice pilaf containing pine nuts, currants, cinnamon, and allspice, creating a bundle shape.

Harput köftesi is a regional specialty from Elazığ. This dish consists of small meatballs made from minced beef, fine bulgur, onion, parsley, and basil. The meatballs are cooked in a savory tomato paste sauce seasoned with dried basil.