
Yağlı Kara is a dish with deep roots in the culinary traditions of Black and Turkish, holding a special place in Anatolia’s rich food culture. Named for the abundant fatty meats used in its preparation and the dark colorful cooking technique, this dish is commonly consumed especially in East and Southeastern Anatolia. Found both on everyday tables and at special gatherings, Yağlı Kara is prepared by combining lamb or beef with various spices, typically cooked in a stone oven or tandır.Yağlı Kara
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Abdulmuttalip Erdoğan

Martabak Telur is a savory pastry made by rolling a yeast-free, elastic dough into a paper-thin sheet, filling it with a mixture of eggs, meat, and various vegetables, then folding it and shallow-frying until golden. Recognized as one of the foundational dishes of street cuisine, it is technically classified as a “stuffed and folded crepe” or “fried flatbread.” IndonesiaEtimology and Historical DevelopmentThe dish derives its name from the Arabic word mutabbaq, meaning “folded.” Historically, it
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Emine Nur ERDEM

Hamsikuşu is a traditional dish from Türkiye’s Eastern Black Sea Region, particularly in the areas of Trabzon and Rize, prepared by shaping minced fillets of hamsi fish mixed with corn flour, wheat flour, various green vegetables, water, and spices into meatball-like forms. This product, an original component of the regional culinary culture shaped by the area’s geographical, climatic, and cultural characteristics, can be produced using either fresh or salted hamsi. In local dialects, the term a
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Yazgül Bulut

Van Acem Köftesi; a traditional dish from the Van region, prepared using minced meat, boiled eggs, water, chickpeas, rice, bulgur, tomato paste, sunflower oil, spices, potatoes, dried onion, and salt. The dish is made by covering a whole boiled egg with a mixture of minced meat and other ingredients, then cooking it in a liquid medium.Product Profile and Geographical Indication TypeVan Acem Köftesi belongs to the category of dishes and soups. It has been officially registered by the Turkish Pate
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Caner Sefa Koçyiğit

Kitel is a traditional dish consumed in certain regions of Anatolia as common. It is prepared by combining bulgur and minced meat as the primary ingredients.History and OriginThe origin of Kitel traces back to rural areas of Anatolia where bulgur consumption is widespread. Traditionally, it is shaped by hand. Today has evolved into a recipe that can be prepared using more practical methods. Although similar dishes exist in different regions, together, Kitel distinguishes itself through its uniqu
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Yunus Emre Sağlam
NeNevşehir Cuisine represents the culinary culture of Nevşehir, located at the heart of the historical Cappadocia region in Central Anatolia. This cuisine is the product of thousands of years of historical accumulation, shaped by the contributions of numerous civilizations including the Hittites, Phrygians, Assyrians, Persians, Romans, Seljuks and Ottomans. The province’s continental climate and fertile soils have played a decisive role in determining the diversity of agricultural and livestock pr
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Mehtap Pamuk