Nevsehir Cuisine What to Eat in

Nevşehir is the first city that comes to mind when Cappadocia is mentioned. Especially its districts and towns are extremely popular. The main reason for this popularity is the natural beauty and historical texture of the region. However, it is also possible to say that the local flavors are highly successful.

Famous Dishes of Nevşehir

When you look at the famous dishes of Nevsehir, you can see that a significant portion is based on Ottoman palace cuisine. Nevsehir dishes predominantly feature meat dishes and pastries in the region.

Wedding soup

Düğün corbası, like many other places in Anatolia, is also made in Nevsehir. The soup can be prepared differently from region to region. In Nevsehir, the version of the soup includes tomato paste, bulgur, butter, and onions.

Soup with milk

Nevsehir region is known as granary. For this reason, bulgur is often used in soups and meals. There is also bulgur and milk in the milk soup. It is one of the alternatives that you can drink at the restaurants in the region.

Testi kebab

Cappadocia is often associated with the specialty dish called “testi kebabı” when it comes to local cuisine. The region is highly developed in pottery and during your visit to Cappadocia, you are likely to come across pottery workshops frequently. In some of these workshops, you can even participate in pottery making yourself and have a unique experience.

Testi kebabı, made using the pottery produced in the region, is a must-try when you visit Cappadocia. It is a dish prepared with beef and lamb meat, accompanied by various vegetables. The key to its flavor is the slow cooking process. Therefore, testi kebabı is often sold out in many places by the evening.

Nevsehir Pan

Nevşehir Tava is one of the dishes cooked over a wood fire. It is a dish you can find in most of the restaurants in the region. It is prepared with diced lamb, peppers, tomatoes, and special spices. It is served with warm pide (Turkish flatbread).

Chickpea Stew

Nevşehir is one of the granaries of Anatolia, known for its grains and legumes. Therefore, legume dishes are frequently consumed in the region, and “Nohut Yahni” (chickpea stew) is one of them. The distinctive feature of this dish is that it is cooked over a tandır fire. In the traditional recipe, it is made with lamb meat, but some may also prepare it with beef.

Nevşehir Ravioli

Nevşehir, like its neighbor Kayseri, is famous for its “mantı” (Turkish dumplings). However, unlike the small and delicate Kayseri mantı, Nevşehir mantı is prepared in a different way. The dough is rolled out, filled with minced meat mixture, then rolled into a cylindrical shape and baked. Afterwards, it is served seasoned with yogurt and butter.

Stuffed Quince

Ayva dolması is one of the popular desserts in Nevsehir. Coming from the Ottoman cuisine, this sweet is served in many restaurants after meals. However, you may encounter different versions of it in various restaurants.

Nevsehir Dolazi

Dolaz is a dessert made in different ways in various cities of Cappadocia. It resembles halva in taste and is made with ingredients like flour, water, oil, and eggs. It can be consumed both hot and cold. It is served with molasses made from grapes harvested from the vineyards in the region poured on top.

Zerde Dessert

Safran is a recipe that has been present in Cappadocia for many years, with its roots in Ottoman cuisine. It contains ingredients such as rice, starch, saffron, currants, and pine nuts. Its appearance is similar to ashura, making it an ideal choice for those who want to experience different flavors.

What to Eat in Nevsehir?

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