What is the traditional food of Turkey?

We are sure that all of you have heard how famous Turkish cuisine is. In Turkey every regions have different tastes. And now what about looking at the local delicacies of Cappadocia located in the middle of Anatolia, which is always remembered with fairy chimneys and natural beauties?

Local taste in Cappadocia

It is possible to find many local taste in Cappadocia. First you should start the day with a delicious breakfast. In Turkey people give so much importance to the breakfast. You will realize this importance when you see the table prepared for breakfast. When you would like to have breakfast in Göreme, Cappadocia first you will see a variety of jams on the table. Jams are often made from crops collected from the gardens of Cappadocia. In Cappadocia you may taste tulum cheese, cheddar cheese and feta cheese. Green and black olive varieties offered at breakfast in Cappadocia. Nobody gets the greens from the grocery store, they are all from the fields, or from their own garden. Menemen which is a different type of an omelet with tomato, green peper and onion is generally served in the breakfast in Cappadocia. Also tomato and cucumber are indispensable food in breakfast menu.

Traditional Turkish food

How about tasting the other foods? Let’s start with pastries. In Cappadocia there are different types of pastries like “börek”, “poğaça” and “gözleme” which are very traditional Turkish food. They are generally made with meat, cheese and potato. You should absolutely taste them.

Turkish kebap “Testi Kebabı”

When somebody says you “Turkey”, one of the things that will come to your mind about Turkey, should be “Kebap.” Kebap is a very traditional example of Turkish cuisine that you must try. You may find many different places to eat “Kebap”. “Testi Kebabı” is a traditional kebap made in Göreme. You should also try “Döner Kebap” in Cappadocia. You may drink “Ayran” which is obtained by adding water into the yoghourt and one of the most common drinks of Turkish Cuisine while you are eating kebap.

Turkish delight baklava

In Cappadocia there are too many traditional and delicious desserts that you may want to taste after meal. For example “Baklava” and “Künefe” are classic desserts in Turkey. If you taste these desserts, we assure you that you will love them!