TurkishSide dish
Kumpir
Kumpir is a popular Turkish street food, traditionally a large baked potato split open and mashed with butter and cheese, then loaded with various toppings. This recipe provides the ingredients for the foundational potato and a fresh, savory topping mix. You'll prepare a simple combination of grated cheese, finely chopped onion, and red pepper, seasoned with salt, pepper, and a pinch of chili flakes, ready to spoon over your warm, buttery potato.
Method
3 steps · 22 min total
- 01
Grate the Cheese
Grate the 150g of cheese. A rough grate is fine here; it will melt into the potato nicely. - 02
Chop Vegetables
Finely chop one onion and one sweet red pepper. Aim for small, even pieces so they blend well into the topping.
