Black-shell mussels stuffed with spiced rice, currants, pine nuts and cinnamon, served from street trays with a wedge of lemon for one lira a piece.
A Greek and Armenian Istanbul tradition rooted in the late Ottoman period, midye dolma is sold by hand-cart sellers across Beyoğlu, Karaköy and Eminönü. The street version remains the canonical one; most restaurant attempts undersell the spice mix.
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