26/09/2023
Have you tried these Turkish Delights! ⬇️
Having been influenced by various cultures throughout history, Turkish cuisine is rich and diverse.
And no visit to Istanbul (or anywhere for that matter) would be complete without indulging in the local delicacies.
Below we have put together a list of local food you must try out:
🥘 Casserole: a rich flavourful concoction of meat, seafood or vegetables topped with melty cheese.
🍢 Kebabs: a quintessential part of Turkish cuisine, from tender skewers of shish kebabs to flavorful doner kebabs.
🍱 Mezze: Multiple appetizers such as hummus, baba ghanoush, dolmas and muhammara (a red pepper dip which was our personal favourite!).
🍳 Menemen: eggs scrambled with tomatoes, peppers and Turkish spices. We had this almost every day for breakfast as we loved it!
🍞 Pide: a type of pita bread that is used for wrapping kebabs, dipping into sauces, or enjoying with mezzes.
🍬 Desserts: Must-tries include baklava (layered pastry with nuts and honey), Turkish delight and sutlac (rice pudding).
🫖Turkish Tea: Available in a variety of flavours and served in cute glasses.
☕️ Turkish Coffee: Famous for its strong flavor!
🥛Aryan Yoghurt Drink: Loved by the Turkish as it provides instant relief from the heat.
🍨Dondurma: Turkish gum ice-cream which is thick and stretchy. Buy it from an ice-cream vendor that puts on a playful show!
🥯 Simit (pictured): A popular circular bread with sesame seeds. Ask for Nutella inside!
COMMENT BELOW: Have you tried any of these foods??
