Traditional Turkish Goodness: Börek
Traditional Turkish Goodness: Börek
If layers of thin pastry filled with spinach, various types of cheese, local herbs or eggplants grumble your stomach, you are reading Turkish food. Well, the word food may not cut it when it comes to explaining what Börek invention means. You absolutely like kebab, but this one will literally blow your mind. This is one of the few dishes you may find and be served for every meal of the day. You can start your day off with a slice of cheese börek and Turkish tea, have a rose-shaped spinach börek for lunch and even have an eggplant and tomato börek for dinner.
If layers of thin pastry filled with spinach, various types of cheese, local herbs or eggplants grumble your stomach, you are reading Turkish food. Well, the word food may not cut it when it comes to explaining what Börek invention means. You absolutely like kebab, but this one will literally blow your mind. This is one of the few dishes you may find and be served for every meal of the day. You can start your day off with a slice of cheese börek and Turkish tea, have a rose-shaped spinach börek for lunch and even have an eggplant and tomato börek for dinner.
Must-try in Turkey: Börek
When it comes to börek, there are no limitations as to what you can put in it but traditionally, the three main versions are cheese, spinach, and minced meat. Allow us to share a (not-so) little secret with you. Adana’s infamous cheese börek is all the rage now. With its ever-stretching cheese, we cannot get enough of its taste nor its Instagrammable presentation. Börek was considered a celebrated dish started to be cooked throughout the empire since 1648. Some attribute its origin to the Persian region. It referred to any dish made yufka as a foundation to create layers. And then the Turkish chefs made it more interesting by adding a twisting move to sheets to produce a special layered effect.
Many Symbols in One Plate
Turkish people have always been proud of their culture and willing to reflect it in any aspect of their lives—food is no exception. Many plates have brought interesting stories and long history into the fold. As a traveler, you should open your heart to listening to all these stories and exploring new angles of life through fresh eyes who live in a faraway country from your hometown with different concepts and values. But you will absolutely get something different from this unique local experience.
Taste Börek with Simsem
You can visit the Middle East with a great tour program by local guides through Simsem App. You will get connected with a number of local guides who exactly know what you're willing to see in this side of the world. Customize your plan based on your aspirations to explore here and get an authentic experience unlike any time before. In Turkey, you will get to know the history of the empire that spread far and wide! Let's get right to it.
Must-try in Turkey: Börek
When it comes to börek, there are no limitations as to what you can put in it but traditionally, the three main versions are cheese, spinach, and minced meat. Allow us to share a (not-so) little secret with you. Adana’s infamous cheese börek is all the rage now. With its ever-stretching cheese, we cannot get enough of its taste nor its Instagrammable presentation. Börek was considered a celebrated dish started to be cooked throughout the empire since 1648. Some attribute its origin to the Persian region. It referred to any dish made yufka as a foundation to create layers. And then the Turkish chefs made it more interesting by adding a twisting move to sheets to produce a special layered effect.
Many Symbols in One Plate
Turkish people have always been proud of their culture and willing to reflect it in any aspect of their lives—food is no exception. Many plates have brought interesting stories and long history into the fold. As a traveler, you should open your heart to listening to all these stories and exploring new angles of life through fresh eyes who live in a faraway country from your hometown with different concepts and values. But you will absolutely get something different from this unique local experience.
Taste Börek with Simsem
You can visit the Middle East with a great tour program by local guides through Simsem App. You will get connected with a number of local guides who exactly know what you're willing to see in this side of the world. Customize your plan based on your aspirations to explore here and get an authentic experience unlike any time before. In Turkey, you will get to know the history of the empire that spread far and wide! Let's get right to it.
Must-try in Turkey: Börek
When it comes to börek, there are no limitations as to what you can put in it but traditionally, the three main versions are cheese, spinach, and minced meat. Allow us to share a (not-so) little secret with you. Adana’s infamous cheese börek is all the rage now. With its ever-stretching cheese, we cannot get enough of its taste nor its Instagrammable presentation. Börek was considered a celebrated dish started to be cooked throughout the empire since 1648. Some attribute its origin to the Persian region. It referred to any dish made yufka as a foundation to create layers. And then the Turkish chefs made it more interesting by adding a twisting move to sheets to produce a special layered effect.
Travel as a local, not tourist!
SimSem is the perfect travel app for those looking to explore the Middle East. Our app offers local tours and activities, from guided city tours to dining experiences with local families. With SimSem, you can immerse yourself in the culture and traditions of the region, and support local communities. Download the app now and start planning your next authentic adventure in the Middle East.
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Travel as a local, not tourist!
SimSem is the perfect travel app for those looking to explore the Middle East. Our app offers local tours and activities, from guided city tours to dining experiences with local families. With SimSem, you can immerse yourself in the culture and traditions of the region, and support local communities. Download the app now and start planning your next authentic adventure in the Middle East.
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