This Bodrum jar combines a mixed selection of pickled vegetables with cherry peppers, as the front label "Mixed Pickles & Cherry Peppers / Kiraz Biberli Karışık Turşu" says. Through the glass you can see gherkins, pale pieces of vegetable and red peppers, packed in a 720 g jar with a red lid. The label also states that no preservatives, colours or sweeteners are added.
Mixed pickles, known as "karışık turşu" in Turkish, are a staple of the table rather than a dish of their own. Serve a small bowl alongside grilled meats, lahmacun, pilaf or a pot of beans, add a few pieces to a sandwich or wrap, or set them out as part of a mezze spread with cheese, olives and bread. The cherry peppers add a little colour and a tangy bite that makes the jar a good mix of crunchy, sour and slightly peppery flavours.
Store the unopened jar in a cool, dry place and follow the instructions on the label. After opening, keep it in the fridge and use a clean fork so the vegetables stay under the brine.