Gastronomy 14.01.2022 978

Specialties of Konya

Konya's specialties and rich cuisine, which became one of the UNESCO Gastronomy Cities in 2021, is one of the greatest manifestations of its history and culture. Konya cuisine is unique with its delicious variety of dishes, table settings and cooking techniques. There are delicious dishes that we recommend you try. Let's discover the delights of Konya together.

Etli Ekmek Konya

When it comes to Konya specialties, many people think of Etli Ekmek, which in German means bread with meat. We recommend trying the juicy bread with meat that can be found in almost every corner of Turkey, especially in Konya. Although this dish is very similar to lahmacun, it tastes very different when cooked in a brick oven.

Oven Kebab Konya

In Konya, oven kebab is a traditional flavor that takes about 5-6 hours to cook. Konya's oven kebab is made from lamb, peppers and tomatoes. Roasted lamb is served with flatbread. We recommend you try lamb oven kebab on the way to Konya. If you are a meat lover, you will not forget this taste.

Çebiç from Konya

Konya cebiç is made from a whole lamb and is one of the most difficult Konya dishes. Thanks to the preparation of the dish in two different ways, it can be served for breakfast or dinner. It is served with grilled lamb liver in the morning and wheat rice in the evening.

Honeymoon of Konya

Honeymoon rice, which has unique production and presentation in many parts of Turkey, also has a unique cooking style in Konya. Boiled lamb, currants and chickpeas are added to the honeymoon rice prepared here. This rice mixed with lots of black pepper is one of the traditional flavors served in Konya, especially at weddings or gala dinners.

Arabasi soup

Arabaşı soup is a delicious alternative to the city's traditional flavors, especially for those who don't like okra. Kohlrabi soup, made by boiling and shredding whole chicken in one pot, can be just as filling as an entree. Adding parsley is recommended when serving.

Konya Topalak Soup

Topalak soup is made from small round meatballs with wheat and chickpeas. In some regions it is also known as nest soup. If desired, a topalak soup can be prepared with minced meat and chicken.

Dilber Dessert Konya

After talking about Konya traditional main dishes, let's talk about desserts. One of the city's premier desserts, Dilber Dessert Konya is cut into a crescent shape from a round dough. Before it is baked in the oven, it is brushed with butter. After baking, it becomes water in a syrup made of sugar and water. It tastes best when left to rest in this syrupy water for a few hours.

Höşmerim Dessert King of Konya

Höşmerim Dessert King of Konya is a traditional flavor of Balıkesir. This dessert is one of the best prepared desserts in Konya. The Konya-inspired dessert is cooked with cream and sprinkled with cinnamon, pistachios, or powdered sugar.

Saç Arası Konya

Saç Arası Konya, one of the sweets loved and eaten after the main meal, got the name as “sandwich” because it is baked between two leaves. While enjoying this delicious dessert made with special phyllo and pistachios, we can say that the addition of cream gives it an extraordinary taste.

Konya Çöreği

Konya Çöreği, is one of the most popular afternoon pastries made from flour, milk and Mahlab. Optionally, minced meat can be added to this pastry, which is made from a thin dough.

Mevlana pastries Konya

Mevlana pastries Konya, is often eaten in Konya at breakfast. It is triangular in shape and filled with cheese or minced meat, depending on taste. We are sure that the crunchy texture will leave you with memories after eating.

Tandoori pastries with Yufka Konya

One of Konya's famous pastries is tandoori pastries with yufka. It is made from thin sheets of dough. The main trick of this flavor is to place the spinach, cheese, ground beef, and potatoes in a mortar and pour melted butter over them.

Complete your Konya visit with local taste experiences

As Tourwix Travel & Airport Transfer, you can buy incredible local flavor experiences for your family and loved ones during your visit to Konya. These include Konya Blue Cheese, Mevlana, Turkish Delight and Konya Flakes.

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