🇹🇷 Turkey

Cuisine of Turkey

Turkish cuisine is a rich and diverse culinary tradition that blends Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Central Asian, and Balkan influences. It is celebrated for its masterful use of fresh herbs, spices, and high-quality meats, as well as its variety of vegetable dishes, savory pastries, and sweet desserts. Turkish food reflects the country's geography and history, offering a vibrant array of flavors and textures that emphasize hospitality and sharing.

Signature Ingredients
Olive oilCuminPaprikaFresh parsleyYoghurt
Local Specialties
Simit
Sesame-covered bread ring
Beyaz peynir
White cheese
Lakerda
Cured bonito fish
Sunflower oil
Locally produced cooking oil
Midye dolma
Stuffed mussels

List of Michelin Star restaurants in Turkey

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