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Traditional Azerbaijani Poppy Petal Jam (Gülbeşeker), Open-Fire Mountain Beef Steaks, Traditional Village Nettle and Egg Scramble
This delicate floral preserve features hand-picked poppy petals simmered in a bright citrus syrup for a unique, honey-like flavor profile.
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🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●colander
- ●pot
- ●pan
- ●bowl
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Thoroughly wash the poppy petals in cold water and drain them using a colander.
2
Using scissors, trim the dark bases of the petals to ensure the jam remains sweet and aesthetically vibrant.
3
In a large pot, combine the spring water and sugar, bringing the mixture to a boil to create a clear syrup.
4
Add the fresh lemon slices to the boiling syrup to infuse it with acidity and pectin.
5
Gently fold the prepared poppy petals into the syrup, ensuring they are fully submerged.
6
Simmer the mixture on a low heat, stirring occasionally, until the syrup thickens to a honey-like consistency and the petals become translucent.
7
Stir in the citric acid during the last ⏱️ 5 minutes of cooking to prevent crystallization.
8
Pour the hot jam into sterilized glass jars and seal tightly for long-term storage.
9
Pat the beef steaks dry and season them generously on both sides with salt and cracked black pepper, pressing the spices into the fibers.
10
Prepare a "Swedish torch" fire using a vertically notched log to create a concentrated heat source.
11
Place a heavy cast-iron pan over the fire and heat the sunflower oil until it begins to shimmer.
12
Carefully place the steaks in the pan and sear for ⏱️ 4 minutes per side until a deep brown crust forms.
13
Add the butter and crushed garlic to the pan, allowing them to foam and aromatize.
14
Use a spoon to continuously baste the steaks with the hot garlic butter for an additional ⏱️ 2 minutes.
15
Remove the steaks from the heat and let them rest for at least ⏱️ 5 minutes before slicing to retain the juices.
16
Wearing gloves, wash the fresh nettles thoroughly and finely chop both the leaves and tender stems.
17
In a deep pan over medium heat, melt the butter until bubbling.
18
Add the diced onions to the butter and sauté until they become soft and golden brown.
19
Incorporate the chopped nettles into the pan, stirring constantly until they wilt and reduce in volume.
20
Season the mixture with salt and pepper.
21
In a separate bowl, lightly beat the eggs and pour them evenly over the nettle and onion base.
22
Allow the eggs to set slightly, then gently fold the mixture until the eggs are fully cooked but still moist.
23
Serve immediately with fresh village bread and a side of traditional yogurt.
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