Turkish steampunk recipes — classic dishes reimagined with storytelling and flavor.
Intro/Story
In the iron‑clad kitchens of a Jules Verne steamship, Pide bakes like copper vessels. Boat‑shaped flatbreads filled with cheese, egg, or meat echo the rhythm of gears and pistons, offering explorers a hearty snack in the industrial age.
Pide is a traditional Turkish flatbread shaped like a boat, filled with cheese, egg, or minced meat. Baked until golden, it is a popular street food and restaurant dish. Crispy outside and soft inside, Pide is often called ‘Turkish pizza.’
Ingredients
- 400 g flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 200 ml water
- 200 g feta or kasar cheese
- 1 egg (optional)
- 200 g minced meat (optional)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Preparation Parameters
- Preparation time: 25 min
- Cooking time: 20 min
- Total time: 45 min
- Yield: 4 flatbreads
Preparation
- Prepare dough from flour, water, and salt.
- Shape into boat form, fill with cheese, egg, or meat.
- Bake until golden.
Nutritional Facts (per serving)
- Calories: ~300
- Protein: 12 g
- Fat: 12 g
- Carbs: 34 g
Tips & Variations
- Add sucuk (Turkish sausage) for flavor.
- Brush edges with butter for crispiness.
Next Steps
Do you like our recipe? You can find more recipes in the Soups and Stews Section here.
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