Turkey has a big culture of “ kebabs” that is known whole over the world. There are many types of kebabs that are prepared with diffrent kinds of meats, spices and even with some dried fruits. ( Actually, that was mostly in Ottoman’s time. But,still, there are some niche and luxurious kebab restaurants that serves classical kebabs)
Considering the mass consumption of kebab in Turkey, especially in Iatanbul city where I live, there are many restaurants, local stops and even street sellers that prepare kebabs . The taste of kebabs in restaurants and streets are not so different, but the price, the hygiene ( sometimes) and the quality of ingredients can change as you guess.
The most popular kebab dishes in Turkey like*:
Considering the mass consumption of kebab in Turkey, especially in Iatanbul city where I live, there are many restaurants, local stops and even street sellers that prepare kebabs . The taste of kebabs in restaurants and streets are not so different, but the price, the hygiene ( sometimes) and the quality of ingredients can change as you guess.
The most popular kebab dishes in Turkey like*:
1. Classic Shish Kebab, or 'Şiş' Maybe the most familiar kebab in Turkey.
Signature kebab from the southeastern city of Adana is full of red pepper, giving it lots of heat and a fiery red color
2. 'Adana Kebabı'
'Adana kebabı' is the signature dish named after one of Turkey's most famous "kebab cities," Adana. 'Adana' kebab is made with ground beef or a mixture of ground beef and lamb that's kneaded together with onion, garlic and Turkish spices, then packed by hand around large, flat metal skewers.
'Adana kebabı' is the signature dish named after one of Turkey's most famous "kebab cities," Adana. 'Adana' kebab is made with ground beef or a mixture of ground beef and lamb that's kneaded together with onion, garlic and Turkish spices, then packed by hand around large, flat metal skewers.
3. 'Urfa Kebabı'
Another popular kebab in turkey is Urfa kebab
Another popular kebab in turkey is Urfa kebab
4. Çöp Şiş
Another favorite from the grill is called 'çöp şiş' (CHOPE' SHISH'), which literally translates as 'shish made of garbage.' But this funny name does not mean that is not clean, of course=)
Another favorite from the grill is called 'çöp şiş' (CHOPE' SHISH'), which literally translates as 'shish made of garbage.' But this funny name does not mean that is not clean, of course=)
5. Döner Kebabı
Döner kebabı (done-EYR' keh-BOB'-uh), or 'turning kebab,' is a popular Turkish food that belongs to streets mosly.But in Turkey, the meat is leaner, and it's served much browner and crisper.
This kebab originated not in the deep southeast, but in Bursa, a city just south of Istanbul and the first capitol of the Ottoman Empire.
Döner kebabı (done-EYR' keh-BOB'-uh), or 'turning kebab,' is a popular Turkish food that belongs to streets mosly.But in Turkey, the meat is leaner, and it's served much browner and crisper.
This kebab originated not in the deep southeast, but in Bursa, a city just south of Istanbul and the first capitol of the Ottoman Empire.
6. Iskender Kebabı
'Iskender kebabı' is another popular kebab dish from Bursa, is named after Iskender Efendi himself. Crispy shavings of 'döner' are laid upon a loaf of tender, flat 'pide' bread, similar to pita, that's been cut into small squares.
The entire dish is doused with melted butter, creamy yogurt and a tangy tomato sauce. Authentic 'Iskender kebabı' is still served in Bursa, as well as across Turkey in a chain of restaurants named after Iskender Efendi himself.
'Iskender kebabı' is another popular kebab dish from Bursa, is named after Iskender Efendi himself. Crispy shavings of 'döner' are laid upon a loaf of tender, flat 'pide' bread, similar to pita, that's been cut into small squares.
The entire dish is doused with melted butter, creamy yogurt and a tangy tomato sauce. Authentic 'Iskender kebabı' is still served in Bursa, as well as across Turkey in a chain of restaurants named after Iskender Efendi himself.
7. 'Ali Nazik' Kebabı
Coming in a close second to 'Iskender kebabi' in terms of popularity.This succulent classic is a combination of marinated,grilled lamb served over a bed of warm eggplant and yoghurt.
Coming in a close second to 'Iskender kebabi' in terms of popularity.This succulent classic is a combination of marinated,grilled lamb served over a bed of warm eggplant and yoghurt.
8. Chicken Kebab, or 'Tavuk Şiş'
'Tavuk' (tah-VOOK') or 'piliç' (pee-LEECH') shish kebab is made with either breast meat or dark meat marinted first in milk or plain yoğurt, then in olive oil and spices. A spicier version is coated with seasoned red pepper paste.
'Tavuk' (tah-VOOK') or 'piliç' (pee-LEECH') shish kebab is made with either breast meat or dark meat marinted first in milk or plain yoğurt, then in olive oil and spices. A spicier version is coated with seasoned red pepper paste.
10. 'Beyti' Kebab
'Beyti' is a recipe said to date back to Ottoman times. It was rediscovered by a famous Istanbul restaurant with the same name, and is now popular all over the country. A mixture of perfectly seasoned ground beef and lamb rolled in a thin flour tortilla-like dough called 'yufka.'It's then sliced into rounds and put on the skewer to grill.
'Beyti' is a recipe said to date back to Ottoman times. It was rediscovered by a famous Istanbul restaurant with the same name, and is now popular all over the country. A mixture of perfectly seasoned ground beef and lamb rolled in a thin flour tortilla-like dough called 'yufka.'It's then sliced into rounds and put on the skewer to grill.