subject: Travelling To Turkey: Dining And Cuisine [print this page] Turkey trips are always special, as the country is rich in historical and archaeological sites. However, this isnt the only thing the country has to offer. The Turkish cuisine, is great for culinary enthusiasts. Turkey trips always involve eating good food, and you have to indulge in food that the locals eat. So for your wonderful trip, loosen your belts and get ready for your eating adventures.
Turkish cuisine has become a confluence of different cultural influences. On your trip, you will find their food that has influenced cooking from Istanbul, Izmir, Bursa, and other Aegian regions surrounding the country. Ottoman cuisine can be described as having an overall lighter taste as compared to other food, and uses rice and bulgur extensively in its dishes. Seafood also makes frequent appearances in Turkish dishes, particularly the Black Sea Anchovy. Due to the abundance of olive trees within the area, olive oil is the main type of oil used in cooking these delectable dishes, adding a rich and earthier taste to the overall flavor. Food for all their meals is very unique, so this article will discuss breakfast food, homemade food, summer cuisine, key ingredients, and common flavors that appear in different restaurants.
While on Turkey trips, you will find Turkish breakfast food featuring cheese (beyazpeynir, kasar, etc.), olives, eggs, tomatoes, butter, jam, honey, and kaymak. Spicy Turkish sausages are a popular breakfast choice, as well as soups that are thick and rich used as a breakfast meal. Menemen is also another dish used for breakfast, and is made using tomatoes, green peppers, onions, eggs, and olive oil. Turkish tea also accompanies every breakfast meal and coffee is usually drunk afterwards.
Homemade Turkish food is also the preferred cuisine by the locals. Turkish locals also prefer to stay indoors and eat at home, rather than eat out in restaurants. Typically, home-cooked meals are preceded by soup, followed by a dish that is prepared with boiled vegetables, including meat or ground meat. Rice or bulgar is also featured in addition to any salad, or cucumber mixed with diluted yogurt. Another meal that is often found in Turkish homes is dried beans that are cooked along with meat, and eaten with rice.
You will see on your Turkey trips that while Turkish people prefer to eat at home than in restaurants, eating out is still special, particularly with the rich flavors offered at these places. Around the resorts in Turkey there are hundreds of restaurants which you can enjoy. There is nothing better after a long day of sightseeing Turkeys delightful nature, to go and dine in a nice place.
Summer cuisine is also extremely popular, and summer meals often are prepared with fried vegetables. These vegetables include aubergine, potatoes with yogurt, tomato sauce, goats cheese, tomatoes, cucumbers watermelons, summer helva, and melons.
Turkey is not all about the beautiful architecture. The history of the country has influenced in a great way not only the way the country looks but also the way people eat. So if you have decided to mix your travels with tasting every dish there is, this is the best place to go.
