Experience Authentic Turkish Flavours with HelloFresh
Turkish food is a reflection of Turkish culture, encompassing a fusion of flavours, fresh ingredients and traditional culinary methods shaped by diverse cultures and civilisations spanning centuries.
While Turkish dishes are renowned for being focused on meat, including lamb, beef and chicken, you’ll also find lots of seasonal, vegetable-based dishes in Turkish food. Some of the most highly celebrated, iconic Turkish foods include:
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Döner: A popular Turkish street food, döner (also known as döner kebab) consists of slices of seasoned meats, usually lamb or chicken, that are slow-cooked on a vertical rotisserie, often served with accompaniments like pita bread, vegetables and yoghurt sauce.
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Baklava: Baklava is a sweet, layered pastry dessert, filled with chopped nuts, and sweetened with syrup or honey.
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Manti: Originating with nomadic Turkish tribes in the 13th century, manti are small dumplings filled with spiced meat, typically served with yoghurt and drizzled with garlic-infused butter and paprika.
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Meze: Similar to a charcuterie board or tapas, a Turkish meze is an array of small appetiser dishes, which can include the likes of olives, fried or stuffed vegetables, hummus and more.
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Lahmacun: Often referred to as "Turkish pizza," lahmacun is a thin, circular or oval flatbread topped with minced meat, vegetables and spices. Read on for more on Turkish flatbread recipes!
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Simit: A beloved street food, simit are sesame-coated circular bread rings, a little like a pretzel, regularly enjoyed in Turkey as a snack.
