Midye Dolma
in Istanbul
Stuffed mussels filled with spiced rice, pine nuts, currants, and herbs, finished with a squeeze of lemon. They are the kind of snack Istanbulites eat standing up, shell by shell.
Did you know?
Midye dolma vendors often serve each mussel by hand with lemon, counting shells as you go until you decide you are finally done.
Where to Find It
1 place to try Midye Dolma in Istanbul
Midyeci Ahmet
$$$$Besiktas
A popular stuffed mussel specialist where trays of midye dolma make the snack feel celebratory, fast-paced, and very Istanbul.
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