Some delicious dish ...........
Mezes : Appetizers
Mezes are appetizers, traditionally eaten before a meal or on their own as a snack. Popular mezes include acılı ezme, a hot paste made from peppers, patlıcan salatası (cold aubergine salad) and cacik (yogurt, cucumber and garlic). Mezes are also the traditional food served in the Meyhanes of Istanbul. More about this cultural tradition.
Corba : Delicious Soup
It may be hard to believe, but the simple soup dish is very popular in Turkey so do not be surprised to find some Turks eating it for breakfast. Popular choices are lentil or tomato soup but if you are adventurous with your culinary preferences try tripe, sheep brain or tongue soup. Black cabbage soup is traditional to the north east of Turkey, in the black sea region.
Baklava
It’s sweet, it’s rich, it’s almost too good to be true. Layers of flaky pastry are complemented by finely chopped nuts and held together by syrupy goodness. This dessert originates from the Ottoman Empire, and can now be found on virtually every street corner in Turkey. Order one for dessert in a restaurant or grab one on the go. No matter which way you eat it, it still tastes scrumptious. It’s a classic, and definitely one of the foods you must try in Turkey.
Manousheh
Manousheh – the local pizza is an apt choice for the piquant taste buds and proves to be a perfect pick for a luscious breakfast. Stretched dough or flatbread, filled with exotic toppings like salty Akkawi cheese, earthy zaatar herbs and olive oil. The variant topped with creamy sour labneh and sweet jam, eggs, and minced lamb.
Al Machboos
Rice, onions and meat, seasoned with spices, salt and dried lemon, does this excite you as much as it excites me? This dish has been listed in the list of famous food in Dubai, due to the zesty flavors.
