Thursday, November 12, 2026

Local Cuisine

Local Cuisine

Meatball Soup

Meatball Soup, whose history dates back to the Seljuks, is a delicious delicacy made at least a few times a month in the kitchen of every family in Konya today.

Local Cuisine

Tirit and Papara are Different from Each Other

In fact, “Papara” and “Tirit” are two different Konya dishes, which are very similar but not related to each other. They are both based on dry bread and sauces. In addition to a few unique recipes of Tirit, Papara has hundreds of recipes and methods.

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Konya Gets Ready for Winter

Women in Konya have begun making "Erişte" (Kesme or Erişte is a type of egg noodle) in preparation for the winter season. Erişte is a traditional dish that is hand-cut by women.

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Mevlana Candy Goes Global from Konya

Mevlana Candy, one of Konya's most famous regional delicacies, continues to win the hearts of consumers both domestically and internationally. Mevlana Candy produced in Konya is exported to many countries around the world, including Europe.

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Konya's Healing Moldy Cheese

The registered "green cheese," known as "moldy cheese" in the Ottoman period, which was fed to soldiers for vitality and used for the treatment of sword wounds, continues to be of interest today.

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Traditional Pickle Making Begins in Konya

In Konya, pickling vegetables have taken their place on the market stalls. As the days count down to autumn, housewives who want to prepare for the winter season have started their pickling preparations.

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The Unique Flavor of Konya: Anatolian Pizza

During the Ottoman period, a food known as "yağ somunu" was given to soldiers. This food has now become a traditional food in Konya and is often referred to as the "Anatolian pizza" due to its delicious taste.