{"id":5078,"date":"2022-03-16T16:00:15","date_gmt":"2022-03-16T16:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ranitravel.com\/?p=5078"},"modified":"2022-03-16T16:00:15","modified_gmt":"2022-03-16T16:00:15","slug":"food-culture-in-turkey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ranitravel.com\/en\/food-culture-in-turkey\/","title":{"rendered":"Food Culture in Turkey"},"content":{"rendered":"
With a culture that is fiercely proud of its heritage, holidays in Turkey<\/strong> are a history lover’s dream. With buildings dating back many thousands of years, sandy beaches and incredible scenery there is something to suit all interests, whether you’re looking for a trip lounging by the beach or soaking up the culture. Modern Turkey<\/strong> offers all kinds of luxurious accommodation for the discerning traveller, whilst restaurants and cafes provide a rich choice of traditional Turkish dishes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Cuisine in Turkey<\/strong> has influences fro many corners, employing ingredients such as aubergines, onions, lentils and beans to form the basis of the main dishes. With a wide array of locally available produce, Turkish food tends to be incredibly varied and full of flavours, leading it to be compared with Chinese and even French cuisine. Nuts such as pistachios, chestnuts, hazelnuts and almonds are also popular. As a general rule, people in Turkey prefer not to eat in restaurants but cook for themselves, enjoying the taste of freshly prepared food. There are, however a number of restaurants serving the kinds of dishes reserved for special occasions. Nowadays, there are numerous food venders selling products we think of as ‘fast food’. These doner meat and kofte dishes are, however, traditional Turkish fare, making them an intrinsic part of all Turkey holidays.<\/p>\n Alcohol<\/strong> is readily available in Turkey, despite the fact that many residents are practicing Muslims. There are local wines<\/strong> and beers<\/strong> on offer for anyone who really wants to experience local produce, though some of the most common beverages available in Turkey are black tea and coffee<\/strong>. Black tea<\/strong> is brewed in two-piece pots, joined one on top of the other. The upper pot contains a strong and bitter tea, whilst the one below holds boiling water with which to dilute the mixture above. Coffee<\/strong> is also served without milk and can be enjoyed bitter or with added sugar.Turkish Cuisine
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