The Quiz: What shellfish is skewered and deep-fried to make Turkish midye tava?
Scallops
Oysters
Mussels
Clams
“Midye” is the Turkish word for mussels, and “tava” is the word for the type of pan used to make them. The skewered and battered mussels are deep-fried in the cauldron-like center, then drained on its broad edge. They’re served warm with a garlicky tarator sauce. Another popular Turkish street food is midye dolma, which is steamed mussels stuffed with rice and herbs.
The correct answer to this quiz is Mussels.