Milas Roasted Cintar Description and Distinguishing Features of Milas Çıntar Kavurması: Milas Çıntar Kavurması is a traditional dish from the Milas district in Muğla province, made with mushrooms, onions, olive oil, red pepper flakes, black pepper, and salt. It is typically served on a porcelain plate with the juice of a quarter lemon drizzled over it, garnished with a lemon wedge and sprigs of parsley and dill. Additionally, it can be packaged in food-safe cardboard or plastic containers for commercial sale. The mushrooms used in Milas Çıntar Kavurması belong to the Lactarius Semisanguifluus species, locally known as "çıntar." These mushrooms naturally grow in the forests of the region and typically appear after rainfall from late September through the end of January. Milas Çıntar Kavurması has a long-standing history and holds a prominent place in the culinary traditions of the Milas district, giving it a strong regional identity. Production Method: Ingredients: - 15-16 çıntar mushrooms - 1 medium onion - 100 ml olive oil - 10 g red pepper flakes (hot, sweet, or mixed) - 5-6 g black pepper - 3-7 g salt - Lemon - Parsley - Dill Preparation of Milas Çıntar Kavurması: Freshly gathered çıntar mushrooms from forested areas are carefully washed with plenty of water to avoid damaging them, then drained. The mushrooms are placed into boiling water and cooked for 15 minutes. After boiling, they are drained and chopped into the desired size. Thinly sliced onions are sautéed in olive oil until they turn a soft pink in color. The chopped çıntar mushrooms, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes are then added one after another, and the mixture is cooked until the mushrooms release their moisture. The cooking continues until all the liquid evaporates and is fully absorbed. Milas Çıntar Kavurması is traditionally served on a porcelain plate with the juice of a quarter lemon squeezed on top, accompanied by a lemon wedge and garnished with sprigs of parsley and dill. It can also be packaged in food-safe cardboard or plastic containers for sale.