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One of the tourists attractions of every city and country is the special cuisine of the area and of course we all want to try that delicious foods and know about people interest . As we all heard , for example , people of India prefer to eat spicy food or some people prefer eat different food such as seafood , depending on the region . In this article we are looking at all kinds of Turkish cuisine , a country that many people travel there for entertainment, business and … .So you can join us in discovering different types of Turkish food .
Midye is specialty , luxurious and expensive food in Turkey that is made from a special mussel that is widely hunted in Turkey . The meat in this type of mussel is cooked with aromatic spices and create a very delectable meal . In fact , many European love this kind of food .
An attractive and tasty food that is made with white beans and sometimes with meat . The aromatic vegetables and spices used in this dish and give it a wonderful flavor .
Actually, kokoretsi is a street food that isn’t so popular with tourists yet , but Turkish people love it . This is a sandwich actually and its a collection of roasted mutton and meat that is perfectly cooked by various spices and vegetables.
Nohutlu pilav is one the most famous and tasty Turkish cuisine which is very popular in Turkey. Making this food is very simple and it is very delicious. To make this food we need rice , chickpeas and sometimes fried chicken . All of this ingredients should be layered and then flavored with spices . Its interesting to know Nohutlu pilav is also a street food .
Gullach is one of the traditional desserts and local cuisine of Turkey that is mostly used during Ramadan . This dessert is made from dough , milk , rose water ,nuts and pomegranate seeds . Other fruits and even beans may be used in different types of this dessert
Lokum also is a dessert that is full of almond and it has different flavors . Try buying fresh Lokum instead of packaged because packaged ones are usually dryer than fresh Lokum and its due to light exposure and high sugar content .
Baklava is one of the most iconic Turkish dishes and a must for anyone with a sweet tooth . This layered pastry is fiilled with nuts and covered in syrup and ground pistachions for an unforgettable Mediterranean desserts. You can find baklava in most bakeries and supermarkets, but it is best when freshly baked .
Kestane Sekeri is a favorite dessert in Turkey and it is a specialty of Bursa .chestnuts from Uludag are boiled and then dipped into hot syrup and then cooled . Soled by the boxes ,the treat is very addictive and sometimes even covered in chocolate .
The most famous kebap in Turkey is the skewered sis kebap . Traditionally made of beef or lamb ,today diners can choose from a wider selection of meat , fish ,poultry and vegetarian options,grilled over charlocal and served on metal or wooden skewers.
Yaprak sarmasi is one of the most delicious Turkish dishes you can find in all Turkish restaurants in all seasons . To prepare this dish ,we wrap vine leaves around cooked ice and mincemeat and beans . Depending on their size and the number of them in a package the price is different.
One of the most popular dishes in the menu of most Turkish restaurants ,especially Antalya,is eggplant with yogurt . A very simple and tasty meal with a special flavor . Sheet of eggplants are fried and roasted . As we mentioned this dish is a famous food in Antalya . Most of the people prefer this food as a snack but there are those who consider eggplant with yogurt as a main dish . This food is not served with ordinary yogurt ,it is served with Greek yogurt which is very firm and there is garlic and bread inside it .
Another food that is made with eggplant is patlicanli . A very tasty and delicious food that i assure you that you have not tasted it until today . Patlicanli is one of the most exotic foods that have existed in the Turkish people menu for many centuries , but now you can find it in Turkish luxury restaurants . Ingredients of this food is meat and eggplant that has delectable taste . Put a layer of dough under the combination of eggplant and meat and then put in the oven for a few minutes and it will cook well .
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