Turkey is a land of diversity, with a rich culture and a cuisine that reflects its history, geography, and influences from neighboring regions. Turkish cuisine is renowned for its sumptuous kebabs, delicious mezes, and mouth-watering desserts. However, there's more to Turkish cuisine than the well-known dishes. In this blog post, we'll take you on a gastronomic journey through some of the lesser-known but equally delicious regional Turkish dishes. Çökertme Kebabı - Aegean Region Çökertme kebabı is a traditional dish from the Aegean region, named after the small piers where fishermen used to moor their boats. The dish is made by marinating small…

Turkish Delights, also known as lokum, are a traditional sweet treat that originated in the Ottoman Empire. These soft, chewy candies are often flavored with rose, lemon, or mastic, and dusted with powdered sugar. Whether you're looking for a sweet snack or a new twist on traditional candy, Turkish Delights are sure to delight your taste buds. There are many reasons to love Turkish Delights. For one, they have a unique texture that is both soft and chewy, making them the perfect treat to satisfy your sweet tooth. In addition, they come in a variety of flavors, from the classic rose…

If you are interested to know about the cuisine of the Ottoman and the names of the Turkish Dishes prepared in the palaces of the Sultans, then this blog post is a read must. Istanbul is also the most famous city for Turkish cuisine. There you can go to Istanbul Grill Restaurant and enjoy Turkish food, hope you will not be disappointed. Ottoman food is not only eaten in Turkey but in many other Islamic and non-Islamic countries, including Arab, Balkan, Central Asia. Rodsan says that Ottoman food is a collection from Byzantine Empire Europe, Anatolia state. Some new ingredients have become…

  Alphonse de Lamartine says that, if life gives you an opportunity to travel the world, you should choose Istanbul.  If we say that the street food of Istanbul is famous all over the world, then it will not be wrong.  It is available in the streets and shops of the city of Istanbul to restaurants. The question is why eat street food? The answer is that if you have less money, and you can't eat in a restaurant, then street food is the best option. The best thing is that street food is easily available to you 24 hours a…

In the periods of Ottoman sultans, lamb meat was very famous. With the passage of time, it has become part of our daily diet, it's commonly used in wedding ceremonies or during Eid ul -Adha. The main use of meat in cooking is with vegetables, such as Kiymali ispanak (spinach, ground meat) served with yogurt. Here are some delicious dishes of meat that are famous all over the world, especially in Turkish cuisine, which you can easily prepare at home. Hunkarbegendi: This dish is common in Istanbul and was first prepared in the 19th century for Napoleon's wife. Hunkarbegendi, also called beğendi is a…

Turkey’s tradition and culture are its most significant features. Turkey’s desserts and beverages in Turkish cuisine are one of the country’s many cultural treasures. Most Turkish cuisine is said to be passed on from Ottoman cuisines. Turkish food has also left a footprint on its neighboring cuisines like Southeast and Western Europe.  Introduction to Turkish Beverage: Turks hold a great amount of attention for their beautiful sights, cuisines, and wonderful culture. Turkey is rich when it comes to cuisines and beverages. One of the greatest reasons Turkish beverages are loved is because of their aromatic teas. While Pakistan is the world’s…

It is said that the world's best cuisine is from Turkey. And if you see, Turkish people have a point since their culture contains spices from the Mediterranean to the Middle East and from Central Asia to Eastern Europe. Turkish food is a mixture of all those cultures. Common components include lamb, rice, beans, eggplants, and yoghurt. Turkish cuisine often features a variety of kebabs, stews, soups, and salads. Turkish cuisine is rich and flavourful. The use of spices gives dishes a unique taste and aroma. For those who enjoy trying new foods, Turkish cuisine is definitely worth exploring. And…

You need to add a few elements to your dinner. For instance, you can try this recipe for spinach and spinach pasta salad. Also, if our favorite brand of pasta is spaghetti-o-clock then we should have them too in it. But vegetables and fruits are not the only things that we must include in our diet. We can take these beautiful ones as well like spinach, green peppers, etc. Let’s discuss the list of fresh fruits and veggies which are good sources of carbohydrates. These foods provide needed energy to us too. So we will add two different types of vegetables  to…

Turks say a meal isn’t a meal without bread. Bread for which the word “ekmek” is used in Turkey is central to Turkish culture. There are two types of bread that exist in Turkish cuisine, leavened and unleavened flatbread .Turkey produces the best and most delicious bread in the world, so Turkey and Anatolia are known as the "breadbasket of the world". The most popular is flat bread which is very common. There are different ways of baking bread. Some are baked in the oven. Some are made by putting an iron grill on the fire. In Eastern Anatolia, flour is cooked…

Breakfast is a very important meal. It can either make or break your day. In the same way, breakfast in Turkey is no less than a ceremony. Turks mostly prefer light and healthy food. Many dishes made from vegetables and eggs are prepared for them. For those who are fond of meat, there are foods like Sucuk. If we talk about traditional Turkish breakfast, which comes from the Ottoman Empire, it includes tomatoes, butter, bread (simit, lavas, Gozleme, Yufka, cornbread, Bazlama), olives, cheese, and tea (Turkish herbal teas, apple tea, yarrow tea, black tea, sage tea). Low-income people mostly choose a…

  As the summer season begins, the foods of Turkish restaurants also change. In summer, fried vegetables are the main food in Turkey, vegetables include especially eggplant, cheese, cucumbers, tomatoes pepper, and potatoes are served with yogurt sauce. The Turkish people like halva as dessert which contains less amount of sugar. Turkey has some of the most delicious summer dishes in the world, and you can make many of these delicious foods at home. The following are the most common summer foods in Turkish cuisine. Poached egg (Cilbir): Cilbir is a Turkish word that is used for one egg dish in Turkey. This dish has…