If you’re considering heading to Türkiye this year, you’re in for a treat. Not only is there plenty to see, do, experience, and enjoy, but your taste buds are in for a treat, too.
A Turkish meze plate is a perfect way to start a meal. It’s a great way to try a little bit of everything. The best part is that there’s something for everyone. There are typically four to eight different meze on a plate.
If you’re walking around Istanbul or any city in Türkiye, you’ll see a simit. These are Turkish bagels that have sunflower seeds on top. They’re circular and go wonderfully with a glass of Turkish tea or cay.
Street food is super-popular in Turkey; if you wander around, you’ll see vendors selling leblebi. These roasted chickpeas are seasoned with spices and salt. You might even see the sweet version.
Midye are mussels, but midye dolmas are stuffed muscles, usually stuffed with rice or meat. These are another popular street food snack you’ll see everywhere, and they’re traditionally served with a bit of lemon squeezed over the top.
Typically, it is a breakfast dish, but I think you can enjoy it any time of the day. Gozleme is another flatbread type of dish, but this time, it contains all manner of different ingredients
Sucuk yumurta is a breakfast dish you’ll often find as part of a traditional Turkish breakfast. You might also find sucuk served alone or on bread (sucuk ekmek).