Fried shrimps and artichokes with turkish spice mix and preserved lemon aioli

Step 1/5

• ½ egg
• 1 cloves garlic
• ¼ tbsp lemon juice
• 60 ml sunflower oil
• 1 tbsp preserved lemons
• salt
• pepper

• 2 bowls
• fine grater
• whisk

To make the aioli, separate the egg and set the whites aside for now. Finely grate the garlic and then mix with the egg yolks, salt, pepper and lemon juice in a bowl. Whisk in the oil until the mixture emulsifies. Fold in the preserved lemons and set the aioli dip aside.

Step 2/5

• 1 artichokes

• cutting board
• knife
• mandoline (optional)

Quarter the artichokes. Then use a mandoline or a sharp knife to cut them sideways into approx. 2–3 mm thin slices so that the original shape remains visible.

Step 3/5

• 60 g rice flour
• 2 tbsp corn starch
• ½ tsp ground cumin
• ¼ tsp Aleppo pepper
• ½ pinch sea salt
• ½ l oil (for deep frying)

• bowl
• pot
• food thermometer
• baking sheet
• parchment paper
• slotted spoon
• plate
• paper towels

In a separate bowl, mix the rice flour with the cornflour and spices. Fill ¾ of a medium-sized pot with frying oil. Using a food thermometer, heat the oil to 180°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Dredge the artichokes in the flour mixture, tap off any excess flour and then deep-fry one at a time until golden brown. Remove from the oil with a slotted spoon and transfer to a plate lined with paper towels. Salt the fried artichokes immediately. Remove the leftover artichokes pieces from the oil and repeat with the remaining artichokes.

Step 4/5

• ½ egg
• salt
• pepper

Whisk the remaining egg with the reserved egg whites. Dip the shrimps in the egg and then in the flour mixture. Fry in batches for approx. 2 min. until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and season immediately with salt and pepper.

Step 5/5

• parsley (for garnish)
• 2 cl Yeni Rakı 1937 (for serving)

Serve the artichokes and shrimps with the aioli dip, fresh parsley and lemon wedges. For the best meze experience, serve the classic drink Yeni Rakı with water in a rakı glass or with the cocktail "Mediterranean Caipirinha".

Enjoy your meal!