Midye Dolma (Stuffed Mussels)

Midye Dolma delivers a coastal culinary punch with its unique combination of fresh mussels and aromatic spiced rice. The rice mixture typically includes cinnamon, allspice, and currants, a tradition dating back to Ottoman-era street stalls. A squeeze of lemon brightens the mussel's natural sweetness, and vendors sell 50–70 pieces daily from popular carts along the Bosphorus.