Kuru fasulye is considered one of the most iconic comfort foods in Turkey. It’s an everyday homemade meal that is commonly eaten for lunch or dinner with rice, pickles, yogurt, or bread. Many Turkish families grow up eating kuru fasulye regularly because it is affordable, filling, and deeply comforting. It’s especially associated with family tables, homemade cooking, and traditional Turkish restaurants called “esnaf lokantası.” Even though it’s a simple dish, it holds a very emotional place in Turkish culture because it reminds many people of home, family, and childhood. In Turkish culture, it’s considered one of the ultimate comfort foods simple, homemade, filling, and very nostalgic.
1 hr 15 mins / 1 hr 30 mins (plus overnight soaking)
Traditionally, kuru fasulye is served with: