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Tutmaç Çorbası is a traditional dish unique to Turkish cuisine, prepared by cooking small pieces of dough with meat or minced meat, then pouring yogurt over the top.The earliest and most detailed information about tutmaç is found in the 11th-century work Divânu Lügâti’t-Türk by Kaşgarlı Mahmud. According to Kaşgarlı, tutmaç has been known and consumed by Turkic peoples since the time of Zülkarneyn. The word “tutmaç” is derived from the phrase “bizi tutma aç,” meaning “do not leave yourself hungr

Konya Sütlü Selemen is a rich, milk-based dessert native to the province of Konya, prepared using wheat flour, milk, egg, salt, and white sugar. This dessert, an important part of Konya’s culinary culture, is commonly served during iftar and sahur tables especially during the month of Ramadan. With roots extending to antiquity, Konya Sütlü Selemen is strongly associated with the geographical boundaries of Konya province and was officially registered as a geographical indication on 24 May 2023 by

Konya Menekşeli Pilav is a traditional rice dish from Konya, Türkiye, prepared by combining green lentils and bulgur. An important part of Konya’s culinary culture, this dish acquires its distinctive identity through the garnishing of wild violets on its surface during spring months. Registered as a geographical indication on 01.10.2021 under application no. 17.09.2020 submitted by the Konya Metropolitan Municipality, in accordance with Law No. 6769 on Industrial Property.Definition and Distinct

Konya Dried Pumpkin Rolls are a traditional dish specific to the cuisine of Konya, prepared by stuffing dried squash slices with a mixture of bulgur and lean minced meat, then cooking them. This method, developed to preserve summer vegetables for winter consumption, imparts the dish with a distinctive aroma and texture. This flavor, closely associated with Konya, has been officially protected through geographical indication registration.Historical and Cultural ContextKonya Dried Pumpkin Rolls ho

Konya Çöplemesi is one of the standout dishes of Konya’s traditional culinary culture. This dish is prepared by combining lamb meat, vegetables, and a special sauce, all threaded onto skewers made from iğde or grape vines. It attracts attention for both its flavor and historical origins. This dish unique to Konya was officially registered as a geographical indication on 27 October 2021 by the Konya Metropolitan Municipality, placing it under protective status.Konya Çöplemesi reflects the essence

Konya çullama is one of the traditional dishes of Konya’s culinary culture. It is prepared by coating meatballs made from lamb mince and rice with egg and flour, then frying them in butter. The ingredients used in its preparation and the production method are closely associated with local geographical conditions and traditional techniques. Historically, Konya çullama has been regarded as one of the important dishes of Konya cuisine and possesses a geographical indication.Production MethodMain co

Konya Topalağı is a traditional dish unique to Konya, Türkiye, officially registered with a geographical indication. It was registered by the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office on 25 August 2022 under Law No. 6769 on Industrial Property (Registration No: 1203). The registration application was submitted by the Konya Metropolitan Municipality.Definition and Distinctive CharacteristicsKonya Topalağı is a characteristic dish of Konya’s culinary culture, prepared using basic ingredients such as fin

Konya Güneyik Salad is a traditional salad from Konya Province in Türkiye, prepared using chicory (Cichorium intybus or C. endivia), a plant known locally as “güneyik.” This annual species belonging to the Asteraceae family grows wild in the gardens and open fields of Konya or is cultivated intentionally. The salad holds a deep-rooted place in Konya’s culinary culture and is prepared and consumed through a tradition passed down from generation to generation. On 24 May 2023, Konya Metropolitan Mu

Konya Sac Arası is one of the distinctive and traditional desserts of Konya cuisine. The dessert is prepared by layering thin sheets of dough with kaymak and is presented in a rose shape. It is a syrup-soaked dessert with roots extending to antiquity; its name derives from the traditional method of baking it between two metal plates. Preparing the dough to the correct consistency, rolling the sheets into extremely thin layers, and baking them require considerable skill. Konya Sac Arası is featur

Konya Şalgam Gallesi is a regional dish specific to the province of Konya in Türkiye. This product was registered on 20 September 2021 as a geographical indication in the form of a certification mark. The geographical indication application for Konya Şalgam Gallesi, with registration number 898, was submitted by the Konya Metropolitan Municipality on 24 September 2020. Under the geographical indication, the product or its packaging bears the inscription “Konya Şalgam Gallesi” and the certificati