How to Make Lavash & Hammered Beef Recipe Together At Home? Refika's 2 Special Delicious Recipes! 🤤

Today we have two special and delicious recipes for you to easily make at home: Lavash & Hammered Beef! 😋 Discover how to bring these two fantastic dishes together, creating an unforgettable meal that will impress your friends and family. Follow along with Refika as she shares her secrets for perfect Lavash and tender Hammered Beef!
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Refika's Epic Hammered Beef
Servings: 4-6
Difficulty: Medium
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 5 minutes
400 gr (0,8 lb.) beef fillet steak
4 cloves of garlic, peeled
2 sprigs of rosemary
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
8 tablespoons olive oil
200 gr (7 oz) kolot a Turkish melting cheese (You can substitute mozzarella or any fresh cheese that melts easily instead.)
2 dried hot chilli peppers (Hot chilli flakes are also fine.)
1 teaspoon black peppercorns (whole)
1 teaspoon salt
• For an easier cut, leave the steak in the freezer for about 30 minutes.
• For the marinade, start by crushing the black pepper in a mortar. If you want to add more flavour to your pepper, try using different coloured peppercorns.
• Add the garlic and salt and crush them.
• Add 2 sprigs of rosemary and continue crushing. It is important not to use a knife or scissors to cut the rosemary to prevent a bitter taste. Spare some rosemary for the topping.
• Add 6 tablespoons of olive oil and the white wine vinegar. Vinegar helps tenderize the meat quicker.
• Slice 2 dried chilli peppers and add to the marinade. Set some aside for the topping.
• Take the meat out of the freezer, slice it thinly and then place the slices in a plastic bag and beat them. You can cut 2 edges of the plastic bag to place the meat in it easily. To flatten the meat as much as possible, slide the mallet each time you beat the meat. If you don’t have a flat meat mallet, you can always use a small, thick-bottomed pan for the same purpose. Make sure to use the scraps too. They will surprise you with their size once beaten.
• Cover the bottom of a plate with the marinade and place the slices on it. Make sure that both sides of every slice are well-soaked in the marinade.
• Cover the plate with a plastic bag and wait 10-15 minutes.
• Slice 200 gr of kolot cheese (or your replacement) thinly with a peeler. Bear in mind that cheese just taken out of the refrigerator is always easier to slice.
• Place a large, copper pan on high heat. Copper or enamel pans are preferable as they cool down very quickly after turning the heat off so the meat doesn’t become overcooked and dry.
• Cover the bottom of the pan with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, cook for about 1 minute and flip the meat. If you prefer medium-rare cooked meat, you don’t need to flip the meat.
• Place the sliced cheese over the meat and sprinkle with red pepper, rosemary, and black pepper.

• Put the lid on the pan and cook for another minute.
• Your epic cheesy beef dish is ready to enjoy! Dipping into it with your lavash is highly recommended and if you have guests, take the lid off the pan in front of them for show.
For the tips and lavash recipe, please check the comments!

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Thank you very much for all these beautiful words😍😍

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Same....

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Your instructions are perfect and I love how you explain why everything is done. Also you love what you touch and the skill and soul is obvious. Thank you.

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I just discovered her videos and now I can't stop watching. I love her accent and you can see her passion. Her camera lady is very lucky. Lol

[@ammaramunir8183]

Same here I just love her cooking style

[@MisnadHaque]

When COVID is done and dusted, I’m going to travel all the way to Turkey and try this out. For now, I’ll make it myself; that dish looks absolutely delicious!

[@tutia3260]

Me too definetly the next travel: Istanbul 🤗

[@CulinaryImageseason]

Agreed I'm working on my second trip love the food out there .

[@CulinaryImageseason]

You will love Turkey I'm in love with that city and cant wait to travel again next year ❤

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@@germicanlifestyle9069 tell that to my sister... Who died of respiratory failure from covid.

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@@nicolerok9100 People who don't work in the medical field, and see the suffering first hand, will never understand. I'm so sorry for your loss.

[@rizqaarmien8284]

My mom and I visited Turkey a few years ago and we fell in love with the cuisine and culture. It's her birthday today so I made this meal for her. It was amazing and quick and just plain awesome! Love from South Africa.

[@sarahnapier1865]

I made this last week with some frozen leftover beef tenderloin. It was sooo easy because I could cut the meat very thinly. The marinade here is simple but so beautiful. We cooked it only on one side as it was so thin. I also made 2 batches of your lavash. This was a lot for 6 people, but there was nothing left and it was inhaled by all in 10 minutes. Thank you for sharing this lovely recipe. So simple but is a wonderful way to showcase the beef. Simple fresh ingredients with a great cut of meat. Cant wait to make this again. Hats off to Turkey ❤️🇨🇦 (ALberta).

[@gabriellatoth-kekesz]

Everytime some goodness :). Thank you Refika. Lots of love from Hungary. Hope to see you one day. A “Hungarian Turkish kitchen fan”

[@chrsalx]

Watching Refika cook is so inspiring. Hope I can visit Turkey one day to taste all that diverse food!

[@jlbk1991]

This is really awesome content Rafika! Thanks so much for making Turkish food so accessible.

[@stacimorrison4964]

This might be one of the best dishes I have ever eaten. Thank you!!!!

[@ivelinavulcheva2939]

Today I did that and it was amazing and so so so delicious Turkish cousin is so delicious Thank you for sharing Turkish taste with us

[@mrsp6825]

Omg...my mouth is watering... i'm going to make this as soon as possible! I never knew what kolot cheese was...now I do! Thanks for the video!

[@sertergunay]

In fact, Kolot cheese is the main ingredient for another famous dish for breakfast - "Kuymak" or "Mıhlama", which is easily prepared in about 10-15 minutes with corn flour, butter and water. Not sure if Refika had posted that recipe before in this channel but it's a great one, highly recommended. If not, she should so I, as a Turkish grande chef, can learn a substitute for Kolot cause it's a bit costly cheese even in Turkey haha

[@mrsp6825]

@@sertergunay My husband's family is from Mediterranean Region (Adana) not the Black Sea, so it is a cheese I hadn't seen before moving to Istanbul... good to know its other uses, thank you

[@sertergunay]

@@mrsp6825 as far as I remember, Kolot cheese can be found in A101, which has at least 1 store in every corner of the country. The producer is Kebir or Vakfikebir. I haven't tasted the original Kolot cheese in Trabzon yet so I don't know the original taste for comparison but that Kebir brand should work, in general.

[@christinekara8674]

I love this dish and all turkish food my husband was turkish and i never had to cook but wish i learned more. ❤❤ty i will come to cook with you thanks for invite!!!

[@liladance3506]

I LOVE your videos and warm, sunny presentation! Turkish food rocks! I'm going to make lavash, thanks for posting the recipe and instructions about chilling the beef before slicing. What is the Turkish name for hammered beef with cheese, please?

[@grilledcheeseandsoup1652]

Thank you for sharing your food and your culture with us. I also love that you explain why you are doing what you are doing. I learn so much from you.

[@Elle-bu6ou]

I made this today! My husband and I loved it so much. Actually it was unreal. Thank you for sharing your recipes.

[@laurajury9726]

Thanks for having examples of what the difference is when cooking the bread, very useful. - I’m binge watching your channel for New Zealand. We can’t travel right now, but your recipes are bringing a bit of turkey.

[@maureencopeland5300]

I made this today it was very easy and scrumptious! ❤ Thank You Rifika. One day I want to visit Istanbul! 💯

[@marymcnay7335]

Your explanations are so clear!

[@Refika]

Thank you! 🙏

[@sharlenejames1118]

This is the best cooking show I’ve ever seen! 😍😍😍😍😍

[@sabita768]

You are so enjoyable to watch and learn from. I live in San Juan Trinidad and Tobago. The Caribbean. Keep up the amazing work.

[@AnMarie711]

Refika, i was terrible at the bread but made up for it with the meat dish. My husband loved it. I forgot the mozzarella cheese so i used pepper jack. My husband could not stop eating it. Still used the lavash (i dont want to call it that maybe really thin hockey pucks haha) i will not give up. I will work on lavash.😙

[@TRKPA]

Congratulations Refika, it's a great idea to promote Turkish cuisine with your own interpretation.

[@faru2712]

In pakistan we make “Roti” like this on pan called “TAWA”

[@kaanosphere]

We call it tava, too.

[@sabeenahsan9343]

I was about to say that

[@Me-ks2fr]

In the balkan we call it to Tava - but with a V it’s so beautiful to see how we are all Connected - and through food.

[@navinstrument8353]

In indonesia we call any type of bread "roti"

[@natashachhabra1828]

So in India. This roti is part of every day cooking

[@Arashi616]

You make me want to move to Turkey :P

[@korturas9084]

Showing what happens when your pan heat is wrong for the Lavash is an excellent touch. Thank you for including that.

[@refikakyuz8128]

"kicks you" but throwing a punch xD lovely

[@refikabirgul9244]

😘

[@sonaykurt]

"... what?" 🤣

[@wendirjd]

Brilliant channel - I'm a lover of Lebanese/Eastern Mediterranean food & came across your channel by chance - luckily! Love your videos & recipes & your down-to-earth, positive narrative & clear love of your country (politics aside). Great team you have too. From the Costa del Sol - besos y abrazos 🥰❤️

[@valeriehaider3273]

The "BEST" MIDDLE EASTERN channel .. wish you had an online cookbook.. incredible..

[@heatherlinton5057]

This is a magnificent masterpiece it's called Refika dinner in my home 😋👌🇿🇦 I keep a jar of the marinade in my fridge at all times 🤗😘🇿🇦👌👍💯

[@salimkafi]

I tried the beef recipe, never imagined beef would go with cheese. It was awesome. Wife and kids loved it. Thanks 😊 👍

[@andreasbruns9457]

Oh, you mentioned pilav!! It brings back amazing memories! My mom did it for us when I was small and it was so, so good! I loved it beyond everything else. What is it and how do you do it?

[@ferdinazehajrullahu2815]

Hello from Chicago ! I love watching your cooking videos and how talented you are! Reminds me of my countries food ( Kosovo) and how similar it is. ❤

[@madhubo]

I made this yesterday and it came out so so well. Thanks for the recipe and detailed steps.

[@jennyrayman2505]

You are an amazing teacher. The way u explained the lavish and meat is exactly what I wanted to know

[@raulmiranda5394]

Muito obrigado pelas receitas. Fiz e ficaram ótimas. Parabéns.

[@haroon3]

I love your cooking, can't wait to go back to Istanbul and get to cook and eat this amazing dish. InshAllah.

[@nuhaljebri11]

You are amazing.Your dishes and your way in presentation are so peculiar .God bless you .

[@mrbadiuzzaman]

Refika I love Turkish food. I hope to visit Istanbul next year having forced to postpone from last year and hopefully I get to taste your delicious cooking 😁

[@GloriousShamash]

Thank you, I just made this for my wife and kids, and they loved it.

[@51rwyatt]

This looks amazing, definitely making this in central Maine USA

[@trixiepickle8779]

This is so good, and so tasty, and I am going to make it this weekend for friends. Thank you so much Refika, you are totally amazing.

[@mahaniabdullah5056]

All the helpful tips and tricks of cooking .. I have learnt so much from you .. can’t thank you enough .. The smiles from you all and the delight when you eat just makes me want to go straight in the kitchen and cook .. Mahani .. from Brunei :)

[@67502realestateambassador]

Have made this several times now... love it. 👏💞 Tip.. I've been using a Mandela for the frozen meat.. it's been fast & easy.... Thank you for this recipe 💞🎉

[@suchitasingh8412]

I love Refika' video.. and I loved how she references other cuisine pizza like, carpachio like , Mexican like and not referencing Roti which is almost identical to lavash

[@jenilasebastian5436]

Hi I love your channel! Can we use carbon steel skillet instead? Can't find a copper pan like yours!

[@nousheennasir1924]

I am from Pakistan, and when I visit Turkish I would love to eat this with you :)

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New subbie and I've already binge watched 3 videos. I love your style and your love of the food and your culture is infectious. Turkey is now on my bucket list! Love from Kenya.

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Thanks for subbing! Much love to Kenya ❤️

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Yemek yapmayacağım ama sırf ip uçları ve Refika’nın tatlılığını izlemeye geldim😊❤️

[@dreamchaser4765]

So much similarity! In India we make rotis or chapatis exactly this way with whole wheat flour and when we roast them with butter, we call them parathas. And we have iron griddle we called Tawaa.

[@aamirwaudiwala5082]

I just love her explanation and details her food looks delicious 😋.

[@MarianaGomez-zw2gg]

Loooooove your videos. As they say the quality is amazing. You aren't just giving us a list of ingredients. We are literally (well almost) cooking with you and learning... Also the editing, the takes, the production and your personality 💙💙💙 biggest fan sending love from Mexico

[@tinythebulldog4552]

Woman...you can cook!!!!!!! I am drooling! Off to make the bread!!! I am vegetarian. I wish you would show some savoury pan dish ...no pressure. You are a wicked cook! Love from Canada!😚❤

[@clivemarshall7503]

One word: FANTASTIC many thanks

[@jeremycole2036]

If you ever need a situation where you come live in Reno Nevada and teach how to make Turkish food to an ignoramus while filming it, I am your ignoramus!

[@wildfire6970]

I made lavash for the first time. Thank you.

[@m.c.fromnyc2187]

Excellent video!

[@nissannisalam8646]

Hi Refika, I would love to try making the lavash but I only have an induction stove, so I cannot turn pans upside down. Is there a possible workaround to your method? I do have the normal oven at home as well ...

[@LM-bq5wu]

Rafika you are amazing! Love from 🇬🇪

[@Refika]

Thank you so much. With love to England.❤️

[@TheAmbi42]

I am so glad I found you ahhhhhhh!! That looks so good!!

[@JackDaniels_8171]

I love watching your videos today I made some humas with chickpeas in the tin and organic tahini garlic olive oil salt and lemon juice with a little cumin and black pepper it was delicious tonight I will make this dish I have some steak in the fridge and some cheeses also looks really good and bet it tastes as good as ut looks good job I grow all my own herbs in my garden

[@atakan9295]

How was it Bradley?

[@simrakhan5263]

I will 💯 come to turkey and try all these. Although i did try Ci borek and it turned out delicious and my family loved it. 😍

[@defenderofdecency7218]

Wow, every time you present a dish I say to myself this is it, the best, but you surprise us with exceptional recipes with each video. Thanks.

[@shobhajacob8915]

Wish I was there,you are an awesome person,cook,mom and so cheerful,it shows in your recipes,this is the first time I have seen your video.Most important I am a huge fan of Turkey,it's cuisine and I keep watching all the Turkish movies,serials,music....I can go on and on,inshallah I may land up at your place some day,I'm from India. BAHAR is cute God bless you

[@cindypaul1127]

As always so fun to watch!😃 this dish I will try. Thank you💟

[@ammaramunir8183]

I will definitely try this and in Pakistan we made flat bread every day

[@kauritiaho]

Oh my lawwwdeyy!!! My kind of yumminess!!! Thnx 4 sharing x

[@Refika]

😘😘😘🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️

[@algigirl]

GMT 758am. I'm drooling..

[@semiakku1135]

can I use dried rosemary instead of fresh leaves..?

[@HLR4th]

That looks amazing!

[@yashassharma6317]

The lavash is just like "Roti" or "Chapati" (In english Flatbreads) Which we eat on a daily basis in India with vegetables and curries and yes we always put Ghee(Clarified Butter) or butter on top of it... The only difference is that we make it out of wheat flour and we make it on "Tawa"(griddle)... Tawa is a must in each and every Indian household... You can't imagine a kitchen without Tawa in India... Because we eat this on daily basis.... That's why we use wheat flour rather than APF... And yeah the size is slightly smaller... That's it.... Grrrrt recipe... And I loved your idea of hammered meat... Despite being a vegetarian... Gonna try it with vegetarian option... Lots of love❤

[@thomaskybe5993]

Sooooo delicious....yummy.....love you too.....the woman with the glasses looks nice....stay safe all of you.....Thomas, Denmark

[@norinefitzgerald5259]

Lavash, well I just made my first attempt and Oh My Goodness!! It was sooo easy and soooo wonderful. My absolute thanks to you because you and everyone involved teaching me.. I might add I can really Suck! at times as a cook.. really this can be true,, 😂😂😂 thank you. Tomorrow the beef!!,! . Ya , ya I know, it will be just as wonderful as you. Thank you....

[@spencer8501]

I’ve done this, I swear it is a must try😊 the lavash can be use as a thin crust pizza. I will make a pizza using these ingredients with arugula and alfalfa

[@noosah1098]

Rafika can’t wait to come to Turkey to meet u , u r amazing 👍❤️

[@anandraj2977]

Much love and regards from India. Keep up the good work. Have started following your blog recently and found it really interesting and valuable. Cheers🍻🥂

[@Refika]

Awesome, thank you!

[@deedeeseecee9294]

That meat looks so delicious, I would skip the 🧀. I love the tip about cooking the bread on the upside down cast iron skillet, I want to make gluten free tortillas and I will try your method 👏👏👏

[@terricoe7766]

Wonderful looking food! I’d EAT the whole pan’😳

[@malusantos1551]

Wow! Noooo.... it is my turn to try it first 😄

[@1403chocolate]

You and your team are amazing. I have a reason to visit Istanbul now

[@josephinelaychen5753]

Looks soooo yummy 🤤! Like your videos so much!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️Thank you! From Taiwan 🥰🥰🥰

[@amirakulenovic9395]

Thet is so goooooood❤

[@nahidsayani4675]

I will defiantly come to turkey and in shaa allah we will mk it together and eat as u promised

[@msjennable]

LOVE, love, love!!!

[@jeremycole2036]

I love your explanation of too hot vs. too cold for the lavash, and using the scraps. Nobody ever explains things like that in explaining cooking, just "tada, it's perfect" and pose for instagram photos. :-)

[@CulinaryImageseason]

couldn't agree more jeremy .

[@home-uf3tg]

exactly. She is really trying to teach us all important details and subtle tricks

[@Ptitnain2]

Indeed! It's refreshing and useful.

[@ancimargarita2763]

Refika, i love the way you relate to food. It is a fresh, light and full of freedom approach to ingredients, and you are so enthusiastic about what you do, that you make me want to start cooking inmediatly... in fact, I have many times after watching you, and done the same recipe, adapting when i do not have the same ingredients, and enjoying the process so much!!! You are really a lovely person and i thank you for this joy of cooking you have... and then of course: Joy of Eating!!!

[@CP-zv5hw]

I definitely need to come to Turkey

[@stephanieash1472]

I love how you teach us about why we're using certain techniques or certain ingredients and not just having us watch you cook. You're so personable and you make me feel like you're talking just to me. I ordered your book REFİKA’DAN HIZLI TARİFLER and it will be here the end of next week. I'm excited to try the recipes and to start getting serious about learning Turkish so that I can read and understand everything you've written.

[@heersyal2454]

Yes, and the history of the recipe / technique, is what as me hooked on this channel! In the UK, all we know of Turkish food is the doner kabab turning on a spit, so this channel is an eye-opener, much appreciated!

[@gopherling]

Refika should definitely translate the book soon and sell it on Amazon.

[@nayyarhashimie6609]

Yes please translate your book in English sell on Amazon can’t wait The photos are amazing kudos to Behar

[@denizdenker]

Good luck with learning Turkish. 😊

[@mudassarahc]

Stephanie, where did you buy the book?

[@PEBeaudoin]

you are my favorite chef I have ever know - you are a gift from Turkey and I always look forward to making your recipes! Be safe and stay well - all of you! Love from Tallinn, Estonia!

[@missgoomie6760]

Hi from Japan! It is hard watching your show in the middle of the night. Great work! I have been wanting to visit Turkey for a long time and watching your show makes me want go there now! I hope that day will come soon. Stay safe and healthy^_^

[@oguzhan4792]

Turkish people always love Japan and Japanese people you are always welcome 🤘🏻

[@beyhansen3778]

@Burak Aksoy Why not? In general Turkish people like Japanese people. Who doesn't like individually can mind their own business.

[@missgoomie6760]

Cosmo Kramer Thank you. Good to know that^_^

[@missgoomie6760]

Beyhan Şen Very kind of you.

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I’m a Moroccan and I’ve been to turkey(Istanbul in specific) it was beautiful and the food was amazing. I really want to go to Japan. But it costs too much.

[@ouichtan]

Turkish food is really underrated compared to other foods... Thanks for sharing your recipes with us Refika.

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Her sparkly eyes, smiling mouth and delicious accent make all things possible and the toughest recipe seems simple. It's a gift!

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You said it!❤️👍🏽

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I love it when the Cook tells, WHY, instead of just do this and that. It goes to show the knowledge of the Chef😀👍 Love your channel

[@dmann05]

It's like a turkish cheese steak....man that looks delicious!

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Yasss! Philly and Türkiye combined!!! ❤🧿😊

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I'd like to start a Murat fan club! The editing of these videos is outstanding!!!

[@MuratBolayir]

thanks :)

[@Refika]

😘 definitely we should do it 🤚i am innnnn

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What's Murat fan club... im interested ... from Sri Lanka 🇱🇰

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the music, sound effects & quick clips/pictures: BRILLIANT, and fun; having another little voice of its own! GREAT TEAM!!

[@soniatriana9091]

Even before your show starts, I’m already happy because I know your smile, enthusiasm, & positive attitude are so contagious & genuine. All your recipes are truly amazing! But, I especially enjoy seeing & hearing the stories of the countryside, the old traditional ways & culture, and your family’s history/stories. You are a Culinary & Cultural Ambassador of your country!! We are all lucky to enjoy your shows & to learn about incredible recipes your country enjoys everyday! No wonder my mom always said I needed to visit Turkey; she loved her travels to Turkey!! And I can truly understand why! The people are kind, sincerely, and friendly!

[@Refika]

So you sould come after the covid thing is over and come with your mom if she is still alive, and if not come and we will honour her memory together... thank you sooo much 😘🙏😘🧿

[@soniatriana9091]

Hello Rafika, How very kind of you! Yes, I would love to go & visit you sometime in the future. Unfortunately, my mom has passed a few years ago. But, she always enjoyed traveling & meeting the local people. And, she really enjoyed eating all the traditional foods from every country!

[@wahidemran833]

Turkey has the best cuisine from all nations. They have truly mastered every aspect of cooking

[@Refika]

O thank you Wahid beauty is in the eye of the beholder.. 😘🙏

[@g_lorn]

turkey isn't really known for its food. It might be good but not "truly mastered every aspect of cooking" good.

[@wahidemran833]

@@g_lorn bakery - mastered Meat - mastered Salads - mastered Maybe I exaggerated every aspect. But they are masters of food. Are you Turkish by any chance? If you are maybe your tired of Turkish food 😂

[@riedz786]

And what about India? I'm not Indian but those people have mastered cooking

[@wahidemran833]

@@riedz786 yes and no, they are not really known for baking are they? Every nation has something to offer. But the Turks, in my humble opinion, have the best cuisine according to my pallette. Others may disagree of course.

[@barkingmad50]

Thank you for emphasizing the importance of using the correct equipment. It makes all the difference in having a recipe turn out the way it is meant to be. I had a cookware shop & cooking school. People thought I sold cookware, bakeware, knives, cooking utinsils, etc, just to increase sales, but no. Many of the recipies we taught in the cooking school really couldn't be made without the appropriate cookware. The equipment - literally - makes the food. Substitutions for some of the traditional kitchenware Is possible, and I'm so glad you give suggestions. What you do so well is show substitutions that actually DO what original equipment accomplishes. You also explain WHY it is an ok alternative - as well as what not to use, and why. Everything about your show is well done. All your information is interesting, but simple to understand. You obviously know your way around a kitchen! Your presentation is delightful. 5 ⭐!

[@Refika]

Thank you very important points.. 😘

[@deryacamurbuken1703]

Her show is actually called refika's cooking school, she is very down to earth, open to a lot of ideas and challenges, we love her and her team especially Burak

[@urmilavictor8531]

I love Turkish food and people and language 💕💕💕💕💕 I got hooked onto watching TV series and learnt Turkish language. I am hoping to visit Istanbul one day. Lots of love from Dublin Ireland 🤗

[@bujkabujka9952]

Hi 🥰 Which Turkish series you hooked ? I Think some of them is very good 🙏🏻❤️

[@----Ace----]

This is sooooo good, just like all your other dishes! :D. Do you have a restaurant by any chance Refika, If I do travel to Turkey, I would love to visit it once this pandemic ends :)

[@killuaHunter]

There is no pandemic to begin with And this will be part of our life

[@halleyevans1980]

@@killuaHunter What are you on about? How do you know this as facts?

[@beyhansen3778]

As far as I know they don't have a restaurant but they have a store here: goo.gl/maps/XUYByEBUY524xWk5A

[@killuaHunter]

@@halleyevans1980 search it for your self, i cant help you with that. you need to be open minded so you can see how the world is working

[@Refika]

Lavash 250 g (1,5 cup + 1 tbsp) plain flour 125 g (½ cup) water 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon salt • Mix the flour, olive oil, salt and water and knead the mixture for 6-7 minutes. • Divide the dough into 5 equal pieces and shape them into balls. To get the perfect ball shape, place the dough on one hand and with the other, make a dome shape and pressing the dough, roll it between your hands. Cover the dough balls with a damp cloth and let them sit for 5 minutes. • While waiting for the dough, place your cast iron pan upside down on the heater and turn the heat on. Instead of cast iron, a thick-bottomed steel pan works just as well. • To roll out the dough, dust your work surface, rolling pin and the dough with flour. Gently roll out the dough to around 20-25 cm. For a perfect round shape, flip and rotate the dough each time you roll it out. Then, remove any excess flour. • Place the dough in the pan and cook until it becomes partially brown. Watch the heat - if your pan is too hot, your bread might burn and if your pan is not hot enough, it will dry out. • Piling the lavash on top of each other will keep them warm and prevent drying. You can butter each one as well. • Enjoy the lavash with your loved ones! Important Tips • For an easier cut, keep the meat in the freezer for about 30 minutes. • It is important not to use a knife or scissors to cut the rosemary to prevent the bitter taste. • Beat the meat slices in a plastic bag. You can cut 2 edges of the plastic bag to place the meat in it easily. Plastic bag will also prevent the meat to stick to work surface. • For the meat to get bigger, slide the meat mallet each time you hit the meat • If you don’t have a flat meat mallet, you can always use a small, thick-bottomed pan for the same purpose. • Make sure that the leftover meat pieces are also used. They will surprise you with their sizes ones beaten. • Keep in mind that cheese just taken out of the refrigerator is always easier to slice. • Copper or enamel pans are preferable as such materials cool down very quickly after turning the heat off so the meat doesn’t get overcooked and dry. • To get the perfect ball shape, place the dough on your one hand and with the other, make a dome shape and pressing the dough, roll it between your hands. • For a perfect round shape for the lavash, flip and rotate the dough each time you roll it out. • If your pan is too hot, your bread is might get burned and if your pan is not heated enough your bread will dry out until it gets cooked. • Placing each lavash on another one will keep them warm and prevent drying.

[@Revelation-ch8mt]

Refika I love your style of cooking and you make it look so easy. I'm gonna try this delicious dish.

[@mominaasim8879]

Please suggest substitute of rosemary, in Pakistan we have only dry rosemary not fresh one, I love your cooking style love turkish food and people, and Bahar makes your food mouth watering with her camera, and please make flafal I'm waiting of your recipe, lots of love from Pakistan 🇵🇰🇹🇷

[@nevenagrue3023]

More sweet recipes, please, and thank you! :)

[@attiyaarif905]

Aoa rafika and the team . I subscribed your channel only because we love turkey and its people we share some values as our religion .but i want to know that your name sounds muslim name . Are you muslim as well or not because many people in turkey have different religion . Please answer my question . As we muslims have halal and haram concept as well thats why i asked this question

[@Ro-ln9pw]

Thank you for responding! I will defiantly try! My kids will enjoy it.

[@Diana-sn8no]

Absolutely love your channel! You kept me happy and sane while sick with covid. Even through quarantine, I see your positive attitude and felt much better. Love you guys😍 keep up the amazing job. Truly inspiring!