Konya Ildız Root Dish

Konya Star Root Dish is a traditional dish specific to the province of Konya. On 20.08.2021, upon the application of the Konya Metropolitan Municipality, it was registered as a geographical indication with registration number 860. The product possesses both a geographical boundary and a reputation, and is an integral part of Konya gastronomy.

The Konya Star Root Dish primarily consists of the tuber known in Latin as Helianthus tuberosus, locally referred to as "star root" within the geographical boundary. The dish also includes carrot, potato, onion, and tomato paste. It is served with garlic yogurt.

The preparation of the dish uses star root, carrot, potato, olive oil, onion, tomato paste, red pepper, rice, meat broth, and salt.

The production process consists of the following steps:

• The star root is cleaned, cut into small cubes, and soaked in lemon-salted water.
• The carrot and potato are also cut into small cubes.
• The onion is sautéed in a pot, after which tomato paste is added and stirred.
• On top of this mixture, carrot, potato, and drained star root are layered in sequence.
• Salt, spices, and washed rice are added.
• After hot meat broth is poured in, the dish is cooked over low heat for 20 to 25 minutes.

The cooked dish is transferred to a serving plate and garnished with garlic yogurt before serving.

The geographical boundary of the indication is defined as the province of Konya. All production stages of the Konya Star Root Dish, a dish with historical roots tied to its geographical origin, must be carried out within these boundaries.

Monitoring is conducted under the coordination of the Konya Metropolitan Municipality. The monitoring body consists of at least three experts from the Konya Metropolitan Municipality Directorate of Health and Social Services, the Konya Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry, the Konya Gastronomy and Tourism Association, and the Faculty of Tourism at Necmettin Erbakan University.

Monitoring is carried out annually on a regular basis, as well as whenever a complaint is filed or deemed necessary. During inspections, the suitability of ingredients used in production, adherence to the prescribed production method, and the correct use of the designation "Konya Star Root Dish" and its geographical indication emblem are verified.