Meze

Meze
A large plate of Jordanian mezze in Petra, Jordan.
A large meze platter in Petra, Jordan
Alternative namesMezze
VariationsNumerous

Meze (also spelled mezze or mezé) (/ˈmɛz/, /ˈmɛzɛ/) is a selection of small dishes served as appetizers in Albanian, Bosnian, Armenian, Kurdish, Levantine, Turkish [1], Bulgarian, Greek. It is similar to Spanish tapas and Italian antipasti.[2] A mezze may be served as a part of a multi-course meal or form a meal in itself. In non-Islamic countries, or in areas without alcohol restrictions, mezze are often served with spirits such as arak, rakia, raki, oghi or grappa.

  1. ^ Arditi, Talya (29 December 2015). "How to drink raki: A crash course in Turkey's signature drink". CNN Travel. CNN. Retrieved 18 June 2019.
  2. ^ Weir, Joanne. From Tapas to Meze: Small Plates from the Mediterranean. United States, Ten Speed Press, 2004.

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