{"id":30612,"date":"2018-11-08T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-11-07T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures?p=30612&#038;preview=true&#038;preview_id=30612"},"modified":"2024-09-18T16:39:17","modified_gmt":"2024-09-18T06:39:17","slug":"turkish-food-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/turkish-food-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"24 hours of Turkish food"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Before heading to Turkey, I had no idea of the food that awaited me. In fact, my knowledge of the local gastronomy was limited to Turkish Delight and assumptions about its similarity to Greek cuisine. Boy, was I mistaken<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>While it\u2019s true that certain recipes share similarities, like stuffed vine leaves \u2014 known as Dolma in Turkish or Dolmades in Greek \u2014 the history and geographical location of each country had a great impact on their respective versions. In ancient times, the Greek\u2019s often chose to maintain fresh flavour profiles with lemon, olive oil and oregano, while on the other side of the Aegean, the Turks opted for additions like spices and dried fruit. Both variations are delicious, but taste completely different.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_30627\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-Turkey_Antalya_Traveler-Buying-Turkish-Icecream_3.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30627\" class=\"wp-image-30627 size-full\" src=\"\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-Turkey_Antalya_Traveler-Buying-Turkish-Icecream_3.jpg\" alt=\"A hungry traveller buying a Turkish ice cream in Antalya\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-Turkey_Antalya_Traveler-Buying-Turkish-Icecream_3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-Turkey_Antalya_Traveler-Buying-Turkish-Icecream_3-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-Turkey_Antalya_Traveler-Buying-Turkish-Icecream_3-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-Turkey_Antalya_Traveler-Buying-Turkish-Icecream_3-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-30627\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A hungry traveller buying a Turkish ice cream in Antalya. Image by April Wong.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>As Turkey is uniquely located in both Asia and Europe and is an honorary part of the Middle East, its food is a masterful fusion of cultures. Many dishes are reminiscent of those in neighbouring countries but have been shaped throughout history into deliciously unique creations. Whether you love savoury food or have a penchant for sweets, Turkish fare is sure to delight your taste buds.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"\/trips\/ERZZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>TASTE ALL THAT TURKEY HAS TO OFFER ON A REAL FOOD ADVENTURE WITH INTREPID<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>My short time in Turkey had me trying as many dishes as my stomach could handle. I was feasting from morning to night, ensuring I ticked off as many traditional meals as I could find and devour. In the process, I realised two things:<\/p>\n<p>1. Some of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/our-ultimate-turkish-food-guide-5-places-to-get-the-best-grub\/\">Turkish food<\/a> popularised in Australia isn\u2019t commonly eaten in Turkey.<\/p>\n<p>2. Two weeks isn\u2019t enough time to try everything.<\/p>\n<p>So if you\u2019re heading to the former home of the Ottoman Empire and are looking for culinary guidance, read on&#8230;<\/p>\n<h3>Breakfast<\/h3>\n<p>Kick off the day with a sensory bang and dig into a traditional Turkish <em>kahvalti<\/em> spread. This meal has a mediterranean feel to it and includes things like olives, cheese, cold cuts of meat, bread, fruit preserves and some chopped up vegetables. This breakfast may sound peculiar if you\u2019re used to toast and cereal, but the combination of both savory and sweet elements is very moreish and full of nutrients to energise your morning.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/subscriptions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>SUBSCRIBE TO INTREPID\u2019S NEWSLETTER FOR TRAVEL STORIES, COMPETITIONS, GIVEAWAYS &amp; MORE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re more of a carb fan, get your hands on a <em>simit<\/em>. A popular Turkish street food, <em>simit\u2019s<\/em> are rings of bread encrusted in sesame seeds. The toasted seeds, coupled with the sweetness of the bread,\u00a0makes for a tasty portable snack.<\/p>\n<h3>Lunch<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_30626\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-turkey_food-kebab-table.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30626\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30626\" src=\"\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-turkey_food-kebab-table.jpg\" alt=\"spread of Turkish food including kebabs\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-turkey_food-kebab-table.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-turkey_food-kebab-table-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-turkey_food-kebab-table-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-turkey_food-kebab-table-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-30626\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">What a spread! Image by OzMedia via Shutterstock.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Stomach rumbling after a busy morning of sight seeing? Never fear, lunchtime is here and do the Turks know how to cook a midday meal. There are truly unlimited options for lunch in Turkey, but most revolve around barbequed meat or veg. Turkish <em>kebaps<\/em> come in all different forms, from the classic <em>shish<\/em> (or \u015fi\u015f) on a metal skewer to the shaved <em>d\u00f6ner<\/em>, typically served with rice or pita and of course, refreshing <em>cac\u0131k<\/em> (AKA Turkish tzatziki).<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"\/adventures\/best-food-in-turkey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>RELATED: TURKISH DELIGHTS: 6 DELICIOUS DISHES TO TRY IN TURKEY<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Vegetarians can opt for a number of plant-based dishes including grilled veggie <em>shish kebaps<\/em> or <em>pide<\/em>, a boat-shaped flat bread cooked with toppings like cheese and vegetables. No matter your preference, there\u2019s a Turkish dish to suit even the fussiest eaters.<\/p>\n<h3>Snack<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_30623\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-Turkey_Selcuk_Gozleme.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30623\" class=\"wp-image-30623 size-full\" src=\"\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-Turkey_Selcuk_Gozleme.jpg\" alt=\"Turkish Gozleme\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-Turkey_Selcuk_Gozleme.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-Turkey_Selcuk_Gozleme-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-Turkey_Selcuk_Gozleme-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-Turkey_Selcuk_Gozleme-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-30623\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mmm, gozleme. Image by April Wong.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>4pm has rolled around; you\u2019ve had a long day of exploring the vibrant streets of Turkey and need a snack to quell your appetite until dinner. G\u00f6zleme is perhaps the most versatile of all Turkish foods and certainly one of the most ubiquitous. Head to any cafe, street stall or even a roadside rest stop and you\u2019re bound to see a station set up with a hot plate and a lady rolling out dough from scratch. The dough pockets are filled with a variety of things \u2014 most popular being spinach and locally-made cheese \u2014 before being brushed with butter and cooked until golden. A great g\u00f6zleme is salty, crispy and chewy all at the same time. It\u2019s the culinary equivalent of a warm hug.<\/p>\n<h3>Dinner<\/h3>\n<p>Finally, the main event. All of your walking, shopping and photographing has led to a rumbling stomach. Thankfully, Turkish dinners are a two-course affair. Whet your appetite with an overwhelming amount of <em>mezes<\/em> (appetisers). From <em>cacik<\/em> to stuffed vine leaf <em>dolmas<\/em>, eggplant to braised octopus, a taste of each is the perfect way to try a lot of different Turkish foods without committing to one big portion.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"\/adventures\/turkey-wellness-travel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>READ MORE: 4 REASONS WHY TURKEY IS THE HOTTEST DESTINATION FOR WELLNESS TRAVEL<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Next, a serve of <em>Manti<\/em> or Turkish ravioli (pictured at top) is the perfect way to sample many of the traditional flavours of Turkey. A flavour explosion in the best sense of the expression, Manti are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/top-5-dumplings\/\">small dumplings<\/a> filled with spiced ground meat, topped with garlicky yoghurt sauce and ground sumac. The ravioli has a complex, Middle-Eastern flavour, while the yoghurt sauce adds a tangy new dimension to the dish. It\u2019s melt-in-your-mouth delicious and I\u2019m not ashamed to admit I tucked into a plate of <em>Manti<\/em> on six separate occasions.<\/p>\n<h3>Dessert<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_30624\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-turkey_istanbul_food-sweets.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30624\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30624\" src=\"\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-turkey_istanbul_food-sweets.jpg\" alt=\"turkish delight and sweets\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-turkey_istanbul_food-sweets.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-turkey_istanbul_food-sweets-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-turkey_istanbul_food-sweets-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-turkey_istanbul_food-sweets-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-30624\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">All the sugar! Image by Liam Neal.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Oh, you thought you were done? A day of Turkish food isn\u2019t truly complete without a delectable dessert. While the Turks make a killer <em>Baklava<\/em> \u2014 filo pastry filled with chopped pistachios and slathered in sugar syrup \u2014 I recommend ordering a more unique dish. <em>K<\/em><em>\u00fcnefe<\/em> is a dessert made from cheese (yes, you read that correctly) and a shredded dough known as <em>kaday\u0131f. <\/em>It\u2019s coated in butter before baking, then served straight from the oven with sugar syrup and pistachios on top.<\/p>\n<p>Variations of the dish are available all over the Middle East, with each country boasting their own unique versions. No matter where you are, I truly recommend trying this strange but delightful dish.<\/p>\n<h3>Bonus Tip: Ayran<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re feeling daring, order an <em>ayran<\/em> with your meal. The cold, yoghurty drink is strangely savoury but quite refreshing.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Do you want to taste some the delights of Turkey for yourself? Book a <a href=\"\/trips\/ERZZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Turkey Real Food Adventure<\/a> or another <a data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"\/turkey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">small group tour with Intrepid<\/a> and you can.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n<p>Hero image by Nadir Keklik via Shutterstock.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Before heading to Turkey, I had no idea of the food that awaited me. In fact, my knowledge of the local gastronomy was limited to Turkish Delight and assumptions about its similarity to Greek cuisine. 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