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'''Turkish cuisine''' is the cuisine of [[Turkey]] and the [[Turkish people]], which has developed through centuries of social and political changes. It is largely the heritage of [[Ottoman cuisine]], which can be described as a fusion and refinement of [[Central Asian]], [[Middle Eastern]], [[Mediterranean]], [[Eastern European]], and [[Balkan cuisines]]. | '''Turkish cuisine''' is the cuisine of [[Turkey]] and the [[Turkish people]], which has developed through centuries of social and political changes. It is largely the heritage of [[Ottoman cuisine]], which can be described as a fusion and refinement of [[Central Asian]], [[Middle Eastern]], [[Mediterranean]], [[Eastern European]], and [[Balkan cuisines]]. | ||
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===Main dishes=== | ===Main dishes=== | ||
* '''[[Kebabs]]''': A variety of grilled or roasted meats, including [[Adana kebab]] and [[_skender kebap]]. | * '''[[Kebabs]]''': A variety of grilled or roasted meats, including [[Adana kebab]] and [[_skender kebap]]. | ||
* '''[[ | * '''[[Doner kebab]]''': Thinly sliced meat cooked on a vertical rotisserie. | ||
* '''[[ | * '''[[Manto]]''': Small dumplings filled with spiced meat, served with yogurt and garlic. | ||
* '''[[Lahmacun]]''': A thin, crispy flatbread topped with minced meat, vegetables, and herbs. | * '''[[Lahmacun]]''': A thin, crispy flatbread topped with minced meat, vegetables, and herbs. | ||
* '''[[Pilav]]''': Rice or bulgur pilaf, often cooked with vegetables or meat. | * '''[[Pilav]]''': Rice or bulgur pilaf, often cooked with vegetables or meat. | ||
===Mezes=== | ===Mezes=== | ||
* '''[[Meze]]''': A selection of small dishes served as appetizers, including [[hummus]], [[ | * '''[[Meze]]''': A selection of small dishes served as appetizers, including [[hummus]], [[cacik]], and [[piyaz]]. | ||
* '''[[Sarma]]''': Grape leaves stuffed with rice, pine nuts, and currants. | * '''[[Sarma]]''': Grape leaves stuffed with rice, pine nuts, and currants. | ||
===Soups=== | ===Soups=== | ||
* '''[[Ezogelin soup]]''': A hearty soup made with lentils, bulgur, and spices. | * '''[[Ezogelin soup]]''': A hearty soup made with lentils, bulgur, and spices. | ||
===Desserts=== | ===Desserts=== | ||
* '''[[Baklava]]''': A sweet pastry made of layers of filo filled with nuts and honey. | * '''[[Baklava]]''': A sweet pastry made of layers of filo filled with nuts and honey. | ||
* '''[[Kazandibi]]''': A caramelized milk pudding. | * '''[[Kazandibi]]''': A caramelized milk pudding. | ||
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* '''[[Turkish tea]]''': A strong black tea served in small glasses. | * '''[[Turkish tea]]''': A strong black tea served in small glasses. | ||
* '''[[Turkish coffee]]''': A traditional coffee preparation method. | * '''[[Turkish coffee]]''': A traditional coffee preparation method. | ||
* '''[[ | * '''[[Rako]]''': An anise-flavored alcoholic drink. | ||
==Related pages== | ==Related pages== | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File: | File:2019-07-26_Turkish_Coffee.jpg|[[Turkish coffee]] | ||
File:Adana_Kebap.jpg|[[Adana kebab]] | File:Adana_Kebap.jpg|[[Adana kebab]] | ||
File:Alinazik.jpg|[[Alinazik]] kebab | File:Alinazik.jpg|[[Alinazik]] kebab | ||
File: | File:Baked_pumpkin.jpg|Baked pumpkin | ||
File:Baklava_-_Turkish_special,_80-ply.JPEG|[[Baklava]] | |||
File:Basturma_or_Pastroma_from_Armenia_2.JPG|[[Pastirma]] | File:Basturma_or_Pastroma_from_Armenia_2.JPG|[[Pastirma]] | ||
File:Beyaz_peynirli_yumurta.jpg|Eggs with [[beyaz peynir]] | |||
File:Bici_bici.jpg|[[Bici bici]] | |||
File:Efes_stout.jpg|[[Efes]] stout | |||
File:Ezogelin_soup,_bread,_and_water.jpg|[[Ezogelin soup]] | |||
File:Food_fromTurkey.jpg|Traditional Turkish meal | |||
File:Fresh_ayran.jpg|[[Ayran]], a yogurt-based drink | File:Fresh_ayran.jpg|[[Ayran]], a yogurt-based drink | ||
File: | File:Hayrabolu_Dessert.jpg|[[Hayrabolu]] dessert | ||
File:Kazandibi_Dessert.jpg|[[Kazandibi]] | |||
File:Macun_1.jpg|[[Macun]] | |||
File:Meal_in_Turkey.jpg|A meal in Turkey | |||
File:MenemenIstanbul.jpg|[[Menemen]] | |||
File:Mercimekkoftesi.jpg|[[Mercimek koftesi]] | |||
File:Meze_Lido_Restaurant_Adalar.JPG|A selection of [[meze]] | |||
File:Otlu_tulum_peyniri.jpg|[[Tulum cheese]] with herbs | File:Otlu_tulum_peyniri.jpg|[[Tulum cheese]] with herbs | ||
File: | File:Pastirma_with_three_eggs.jpg|[[Pastirma]] with eggs | ||
File:Pilav.JPG|[[Pilav]] | File:Pilav.JPG|[[Pilav]] | ||
File:Piyaz_01.jpg|[[Piyaz]] | File:Piyaz_01.jpg|[[Piyaz]] | ||
File:Sarma.jpg|[[Sarma]] | File:Sarma.jpg|[[Sarma]] | ||
File: | File:Simit-2x.JPG|[[Simit]], a popular Turkish bread | ||
File: | File:Sulu_koftes.jpg|[[Sulu kofte]] | ||
File: | File:T_Honey.jpg|Turkish honey | ||
File:Trachurus_trachurus_fish_7218_Nevit.JPG|[[Trachurus]] fish | File:Trachurus_trachurus_fish_7218_Nevit.JPG|[[Trachurus]] fish | ||
File: | File:Turkish_Food_on_a_Plate.jpg|A variety of Turkish dishes | ||
File:Turkish_Lahmacun.jpg|[[Lahmacun]] | |||
File:Turkish_Meze_Plate.jpg|[[Meze]] plate | |||
File: | |||
File: | |||
File:Turkish_pahlava.jpg|[[Pahlava]] | File:Turkish_pahlava.jpg|[[Pahlava]] | ||
File: | File:Turkish_tea2.jpg|[[Turkish tea]] | ||
File:Turkish_wine_regions_map.png|Map of Turkish wine regions | File:Turkish_wine_regions_map.png|Map of Turkish wine regions | ||
File: | File:Zucchini_Fritters_-_Lunch_at_Yanyali_Fehmi_Lokantasi_(6421047753).jpg|Zucchini fritters | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
[[Category:Turkish cuisine]] | [[Category:Turkish cuisine]] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:56, 31 March 2025
Turkish cuisine is the cuisine of Turkey and the Turkish people, which has developed through centuries of social and political changes. It is largely the heritage of Ottoman cuisine, which can be described as a fusion and refinement of Central Asian, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Eastern European, and Balkan cuisines.
History[edit]
Turkish cuisine has evolved over the centuries, influenced by the diverse cultures and peoples that have inhabited the region. The Ottoman Empire played a significant role in shaping the culinary traditions, incorporating elements from the Middle East, Central Asia, and the Balkans.
Ingredients[edit]
Turkish cuisine is characterized by the use of fresh ingredients, including vegetables, grains, and meats. Common ingredients include olive oil, eggplant, tomato, green pepper, lentils, beans, rice, and bulgur. Spices such as cumin, paprika, and mint are frequently used.
Dishes[edit]
Main dishes[edit]
- Kebabs: A variety of grilled or roasted meats, including Adana kebab and _skender kebap.
- Doner kebab: Thinly sliced meat cooked on a vertical rotisserie.
- Manto: Small dumplings filled with spiced meat, served with yogurt and garlic.
- Lahmacun: A thin, crispy flatbread topped with minced meat, vegetables, and herbs.
- Pilav: Rice or bulgur pilaf, often cooked with vegetables or meat.
Mezes[edit]
- Meze: A selection of small dishes served as appetizers, including hummus, cacik, and piyaz.
- Sarma: Grape leaves stuffed with rice, pine nuts, and currants.
Soups[edit]
- Ezogelin soup: A hearty soup made with lentils, bulgur, and spices.
Desserts[edit]
- Baklava: A sweet pastry made of layers of filo filled with nuts and honey.
- Kazandibi: A caramelized milk pudding.
Beverages[edit]
- Turkish tea: A strong black tea served in small glasses.
- Turkish coffee: A traditional coffee preparation method.
- Rako: An anise-flavored alcoholic drink.
Related pages[edit]
Gallery[edit]
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Alinazik kebab -
Baked pumpkin -
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Eggs with beyaz peynir -
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Efes stout -
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Traditional Turkish meal -
Ayran, a yogurt-based drink -
Hayrabolu dessert -
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A meal in Turkey -
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A selection of meze -
Tulum cheese with herbs -
Pastirma with eggs -
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Simit, a popular Turkish bread -
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Turkish honey -
Trachurus fish -
A variety of Turkish dishes -
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Meze plate -
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Map of Turkish wine regions -
Zucchini fritters
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