Tahini Pita: A Ramadan Favorite
Tahini pita, a specialty of Konya cuisine, garners great attention during Ramadan. This pita, known as the dessert of iftar dinners, is also valued for keeping one full and hydrated when eaten during sahur.
Local Cuisine
Konya’s Famous Meat and Bread Dish
Konya-style Ekmek Salması, a traditional meat and bread dish, is one of the most famous regional specialties in Konya. Prepared with lamb or beef, it offers a delightful flavor enjoyed by locals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
A Traditional Treat from Konya
Uyutma, a traditional dessert from Konya cuisine, is a delightful treat made with figs and milk. This fresh and easy-to-make dessert is particularly enjoyed and holds a special place in Turkmen culture, often prepared for special occasions.
Konya’s Okra Soup Gains Global Attention
Konya’s traditional cuisine continues to draw attention both in Turkey and abroad. Renowned food critic Vedat Milor has highlighted Konya’s famous okra soup, noting that it helps strengthen the immune system.
Arabası Soup: A Warming Miracle of Winter
Central Anatolia's "ara aşı" has evolved into today's "arabaşı," a distinctive Turkish soup. Unlike other soups, it is served with cold dough and combined with hot pepper, and meat
Traditional Sherbet Varieties from Konya Cuisine
Sherbets hold a special place in Konya cuisine, standing out with their refreshing character and natural ingredients. Prepared with fruits, herbs, milk, or honey, these traditional drinks appeal to both the eye and the palate and have been enjoyed for…
A Traditional Mushroom Dish
In Konya cuisine, domalan mushroom sauté is a well known traditional dish made with simple ingredients and a straightforward cooking method. It is valued for its natural taste and is commonly prepared when domalan mushrooms are in season.
Okra Soup Holds a Special Place in Konya Cuisine
Okra soup is one of the most distinctive and deeply rooted dishes of Konya cuisine, reflecting the region’s strong sense of tradition and ceremonial food culture.
Seydişehir Roasted Chickpeas with Geographical Indication
Seydişehir Roasted Chickpeas is one of Konya’s long-established local products and has held a Geographical Indication Certificate for some time.
Mevlevi Dishes
The ‘prescriptions’ given by the great Islamic scholar Rumi in his works are still an important part of Konya cuisine today... The famous Islamic thinker Rumi chose most of his symbols from nature while explaining his philosophy of life.
“ASHURE”: Bitter and Sweet Stories in One Bowl
Ashura Day is the 10th day of Muharram according to the Islamic calendar and is an important day for Sunni Muslims. The miracles of many prophets, such as the salvation of Moses and the Children of Israel from Pharaoh's oppression, are commemorated on this…
Unpretentious places: Palace and Mevlevi cuisine
Desserts and sherbets have an important place in this culinary tradition. Especially in the Anatolian Seljuk culture, dessert is always served to guests after the meal at banquets.