Teretür: A Refreshing Mezze from Adana Cuisine

Teretür brings lettuce, yogurt and tahini together in a refreshing mezze from Adana cuisine. The simple dish is often served alongside kebabs and other meat dishes.

To prepare it, wash half a medium lettuce and half a bunch of parsley, then slice and chop them finely. Sprinkle the greens with salt and rub them by hand to release excess water. Drain them thoroughly.

This draining step gives teretür the right consistency and prevents it from becoming watery. In a separate bowl, mix three to four tablespoons of strained yogurt with two tablespoons of tahini, the juice of half a lemon and one crushed garlic clove.

Add the sauce to the drained greens and mix well. Transfer the mezze to a serving dish, drizzle it with olive oil and sprinkle with sumac before serving.