Döner Kebab
Vertical rotisserie meat
4 hours
4.8
Turkish cuisine bridges Europe and Asia, combining Ottoman palace cuisine with regional home cooking. From street food like döner to elaborate desserts, Turkish food emphasizes fresh ingredients, skilled preparation, and generous hospitality.
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Regional Specialties
Istanbul
- • Istanbul: Street Food, Seafood, Palace Cuisine, Bosphorus Fish
Anatolia
- • Anatolia: Kebabs, Yogurt Dishes, Grains, Hearty Stews
Black Sea
- • Black Sea: Anchovies, Corn Bread, Tea, Hazelnuts
Mediterranean
- • Mediterranean: Vegetables, Citrus, Olive Oil, Light Dishes
Turkish Cooking Tips
Essential Ingredients
- • Sumac and red pepper flakes
- • Yogurt for sauces
- • Phyllo and yufka dough
- • Turkish tea and coffee
Cooking Techniques
- • Grilling over mangal
- • Working with yufka
- • Making proper Turkish coffee
- • Meze presentation