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Turkish Cuisine: As Found On Streets!
What do you do when you want to figure
out the cuisine of a certain place? It’s pretty simple- You eat the food that
locals enjoy. You eat something made by the commoners, the everyday people. Street
food is the epitome of a culture’s taste, affordable and convenient, it is
unique to every place. The Turkish palate display’s variety and while roaming
around, you’ll find yourself drawn to street vendors or small buffet streets.
Let us look at some of the most tantalizing dishes:
Borek
Belonging to the pastry family, it is made of a thin flaky dough known as Phyllo. Borek is customized extensively, replacing the filling inside with minced meat, cheese or vegetables like potatoes and spinach. It can either be sold after preparing in a large pan and cutting into small portions or each pastry may be made in itself individually.Introduced in this region as a part of the Ottoman Empire cuisine, Borek still holds a special place among the habitants of Turkey and is sure to make you want more!
Borek
Belonging to the pastry family, it is made of a thin flaky dough known as Phyllo. Borek is customized extensively, replacing the filling inside with minced meat, cheese or vegetables like potatoes and spinach. It can either be sold after preparing in a large pan and cutting into small portions or each pastry may be made in itself individually.Introduced in this region as a part of the Ottoman Empire cuisine, Borek still holds a special place among the habitants of Turkey and is sure to make you want more!
Simit
The alluring smell of this sesame encrusted, freshly baked, bagel-like breakfast staple attracts people every day. From the common man to tourists to Turkey’s elite, no one can resist the tempting smell of Simit.The crunchiness along with its taste is variable among different localities and common variations include serving with sunflower seeds, olives or yellow cheese, all being delicious in their own respect.A typical member of Turkish cuisine, be sure to taste this as you visit.
The alluring smell of this sesame encrusted, freshly baked, bagel-like breakfast staple attracts people every day. From the common man to tourists to Turkey’s elite, no one can resist the tempting smell of Simit.The crunchiness along with its taste is variable among different localities and common variations include serving with sunflower seeds, olives or yellow cheese, all being delicious in their own respect.A typical member of Turkish cuisine, be sure to taste this as you visit.
Kumpir
Kumpir is the Turkish version of baked potatoes with infinite
combinations of toppings, some like it with cheese, others with corn, sosis,
peas, carrots, mayonnaise or whatever they desire. Ortaköy in Istanbul is an
area where it is sold and eaten popularly and is visited even by the locals to
enjoy the best version of Kumpir. Also known as jacket potato, these baked
potatoes are different from the continental version in terms of seasoning and
sauces.
Midye Dolma
These stuffed orange mussels can be seen on the streets commonly, and are a must taste for seafood lovers. The filling is made of spicy rice and served with lemon, so when you open them, squeeze some juice and munch it all in one bite, you get a burst of flavor in your mouth. People are reluctant to try them as the chances of infection are high but these are not to be missed. So look for a place with a high turnover rate. That means it’s clean!
These stuffed orange mussels can be seen on the streets commonly, and are a must taste for seafood lovers. The filling is made of spicy rice and served with lemon, so when you open them, squeeze some juice and munch it all in one bite, you get a burst of flavor in your mouth. People are reluctant to try them as the chances of infection are high but these are not to be missed. So look for a place with a high turnover rate. That means it’s clean!
Lahmacun
Since we’ve mentioned the Turkish version of Bagel and the Turkish version of baked potatoes, how can one miss the Turkish version of pizza? The thin dough in Lahmacun is topped with minced meat, onions and red peppers. Lemon squeeze enhances the flavors and after you wrap it and take a bite, the flavors combine and complement each other wonderfully. The perfect snack for in-between meals!
Since we’ve mentioned the Turkish version of Bagel and the Turkish version of baked potatoes, how can one miss the Turkish version of pizza? The thin dough in Lahmacun is topped with minced meat, onions and red peppers. Lemon squeeze enhances the flavors and after you wrap it and take a bite, the flavors combine and complement each other wonderfully. The perfect snack for in-between meals!
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