One of these is the “weed grass”, which is frequently seen in the bazaars in the Eastern Anatolia Region and Erzurum these days. The weed is a member of the Asphodelaceae family and the genus Asphodelus and is called Asphodelus aestivus L. in Latin.
Food is served in many regions.
In a study conducted at Istanbul Aydın University; It was stated that the leaves of the çiriş plant are similar to leek leaves, but they are quite small compared to leeks and are called “wild leek, rosebush, wind grass and yellow lily” in most regions. Dope; It is a perennial herb seen in Africa, Arab countries, Egypt, Turkey and parts of Europe. Çiriş grows in the mountains of Eastern and Southeastern Anatolia and Central Anatolia in our country. It is known that it is used in local dishes of Turkish cuisine, especially in these regions. Çiriş, which is often used in herb dishes; It is also known as mountain leek, gulük, yellow çiriş, gulik. The most popular dishes made from çiris are rice with çiris and roasted eggs with çiris.
Cirişin makes both soup and meal
In addition, the leaves of çişin can be eaten while they are still fresh. In addition, soup and many dishes are made from çişiş. It is like being fried with eggs after being boiled or mixed with cheese and eaten in phyllo bread. There is also a dish called Kaşila. Kasila, one of the most popular dishes, is made by boiling çiriş, adding bulgur into it, and cooking it until it solidifies. After it solidifies, it is pitted, oil is poured, and it is served and eaten.
The richness of the weeds culinary cult
In a study conducted by Meryem Badayman, Ekin Dinçel and Ayla Ünver Alçay from Istanbul Aydın University; Stating that it is a wild herb and can be eaten, it is widely consumed due to its vitamin, antioxidant, fiber and mineral contents and the feature of nourishing the body. It is known that dishes made from wild herbs are a rich part of our Turkish culinary culture. Meals made with the herbaceous plant have a wide range of cuisines. In this way, it is thought that the weed, which grows naturally in our country, can be consumed as food and has medicinal properties, will become more widespread in the future and its benefits to human health will increase as a result of the necessary researches. it was said.
