Well, you probably have not, but most Turkish people do. Locals who live in the east and south east part of Turkey, Sanliurfa and Diyarbakir to name a few, do grill liver kebap for their breakfast. Though it may sound weird for some, this is their starting meal for centuries. If it sounds interesting to you, you should try HalicKebap Restaurant for their incredibly delicious breakfast and kebap by the sea. They serve 40 different stuff at breakfast, and the kebaps are awesome. They cook them the traditional rural way, not like the majority of restaurants in Istanbul.
The versatility of Turkish cuisine is known to almost any food-lover across the globe. It is not just their love for food that has made them discover new dishes, the culture of the place has also played a significant role in this diversification of cuisines. They have something special for every meal. If you are traveling to Turkey, you are bound to forget about the international food chains and enjoy the recipes prepared here. Yet, when talking about Turkish cuisines, just speaking about the foods is not enough as they also do have some fantastic drinks. Shortlisting some of the must-try dishes of the Turkish cuisine is something entirely tricky as each of them has some uniqueness. Yet, there are certain foods that you can never afford to give a miss.
Manti or the Turkish Ravioli
A traditional dish of the Turks, Manti takes a lot of preparation time. Apparently it may look like a typical ravioli, it is actually not so. The hot dish, which is served with garlic and cold yogurt often resemble a dumpling with the dough as well filing. Though initially the dough was made simply with flour, salt, and water, it has changed with time. Nowadays, many prefer to add an egg to increase its taste. Filings, which were traditionally restricted to lamb or beef, onion, pepper and salt, has also increased in variations. Now, you can even find Manti with spinach, salmon, and chicken fillings as well. However, there is no alteration in the garlic and yogurt part, as you need it to add, irrespective of the Manti preparation you select. Depending on your preferences, you can have Manti boiled in tomato sauce or water and even baked with butter. Sumac, mint, red pepper or any other seasonings can be added depending on your preferences.
Iskender Kebab
Leaving Turkey without trying the very famous and equally mouthwatering Iskender Kebab is something out of imagination. Prepared with doner meat or sliced lamb, it is served hot on pide pieces with pita bread. Some also prefer to eat it with rice. To enrich the taste, Pide pieces are dressed with tomato sauce and butter. Yogurt is also provided with the dish to make it even tastier. Though you can now find this dish in almost every restaurant, it is better to go to the northwest for the authentic taste.
Kunefe
Turkey is not just about spicy hot dishes. Here, you can also enjoy some beautiful desserts like Kunefe, which is prepared with baked cheese and shredded pastry dough. The pistachio toppings add to its taste further, making it an excellent choice for night outs.
Borek
If you are looking for some breakfast food or snack, Borek can be your best choice. It’s a pie that comes with spinach, potato, cheese or meat filling and is available in almost every bakery. Nowadays, you can find different variations in Borek. Depending on your choice you can go for wet Su Borek or the thin SigaraBorek with potato or cheese filling.
And of course, these are not all. Turkish cuisine list is never ending, and you need to be here for a few weeks to taste all the best dishes.
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Nazabat Hossain Priyonto
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