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Food of Turkey

20 classic dishes from Turkey, each with a recipe to find and a video showing how it’s made.

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20 dishes

  1. 1

    Kebap

    Grilled or skewered meats in dozens of regional styles.

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    Mantı

    Tiny meat dumplings under garlic yoghurt and chilli butter.

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  3. 3

    Lahmacun

    Thin flatbread spread with spiced minced meat.

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  4. 4

    Pide

    Boat-shaped flatbread baked with cheese, meat or egg.

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    İskender

    Sliced döner over bread with tomato sauce and yoghurt.

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    Menemen

    Eggs scrambled with peppers and tomatoes.

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    İmam bayıldı

    Aubergine stuffed with onion and tomato in olive oil.

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    Karnıyarık

    Aubergine stuffed with spiced minced meat.

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    Dolma

    Vine leaves or vegetables stuffed with rice and herbs.

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  10. 10

    Mercimek çorbası

    Smooth red lentil soup with lemon and mint.

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    Köfte

    Grilled or fried meatballs in many regional shapes.

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    Börek

    Layered filo pastry with cheese, spinach or meat.

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    Kısır

    Bulgur salad with pomegranate molasses and herbs.

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    Hünkar beğendi

    Lamb stew served over smoked aubergine purée.

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    Balık ekmek

    Grilled fish in bread with onion and lemon.

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    Çiğ köfte

    Bulgur kneaded with pepper paste and spices.

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    Pilav

    Buttery rice, often with chickpeas or orzo.

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    Baklava

    Filo layered with pistachio and soaked in syrup.

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    Künefe

    Shredded pastry with melting cheese in hot syrup.

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    Sütlaç

    Rice pudding baked until the top is browned.

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