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All Turkish Recipes

Browse our growing collection of unique, region-by-region recipes from across Turkey — from the smoky kitchens of Gaziantep to the coastal flavors of the Aegean.

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İskender KebabMedium
Bursa45 min

İskender Kebab

Tender lamb slices over crispy pide, drenched in browned butter and tomato sauce.

MantiHard
Kayseri2 hrs

Manti

Tiny hand-folded dumplings swimming in garlicky yogurt and chili butter — patience rewarded.

Mercimek ÇorbasıEasy
Nationwide30 min

Mercimek Çorbası

Velvety red lentil soup kissed with cumin and finished with a swirl of lemon — Turkey's everyday comfort.

BaklavaHard
Gaziantep3 hrs

Baklava

Shatteringly crisp phyllo, crushed pistachios, and rose-scented syrup — the jewel of Gaziantep.

Çiğ KöfteEasy
Şanlıurfa20 min

Çiğ Köfte

Spiced bulgur mixed by hand until silky-smooth — Turkey's most beloved street food, fully plant-based.

Balık EkmekEasy
Istanbul15 min

Balık Ekmek

Grilled mackerel tucked into crusty bread with pickled cabbage — Istanbul's iconic waterfront sandwich.

KumpirEasy
Istanbul25 min

Kumpir

Enormous baked potato mashed with butter and cheese, crowned with a rainbow of toppings.

LahmacunMedium
Adana1 hr

Lahmacun

Paper-thin spiced lamb flatbread, rolled with fresh herbs and a fierce squeeze of lemon.

MenemenEasy
Aegean Coast20 min

Menemen

Silky scrambled eggs cooked slowly in spiced tomato and pepper — the ideal Turkish breakfast.

BörekMedium
Nationwide1.5 hrs

Börek

Flaky yufka pastry layered with white cheese and herbs — baked golden and served warm in generous squares.

KöfteEasy
Tekirdağ35 min

Köfte

Hand-rolled spiced meatballs grilled over charcoal — smoky, juicy, and served with charred peppers.

SütlaçEasy
Ottoman Classic40 min

Sütlaç

Baked rice pudding with a caramelised top and the faintest whisper of rose water — pure nostalgia.