Kumpir (Turkish Baked Potato)

Large floury potatoes (such as Maris Piper or King Edward)

• Minced meat, sautéed with onions & garlic

• 3–4 tbsp sweetcorn

• 1–2 gherkins, finely chopped

• 1–2 tomatoes, diced

• 1 small red onion, finely diced

• 1–2 tbsp olives, sliced (optional)

• 200g Greek or Turkish yoghurt

• 1 clove garlic, crushed (start with one, add more to taste)

• 1–2 tbsp lemon juice

• Herbs to taste (dried mint, dill, parsley, pul biber/paprika)

• Salt and black pepper

• Place the yoghurt in a mixing bowl

• Crush the garlic into the yoghurt and stir well

• Add the lemon juice (start with 1 tbsp), stir, and taste

• Stir in your chosen herbs with a pinch of salt and pepper

• Let the sauce rest for 5–10 minutes so the flavours develop