About Istanbul Marmara Region
About the Istanbul Marmara Region for four seasons Marmara region is a very special geographical area with olive groves, fishermen, fishing boats and a Turquoise sea color. Marmara Region is located in the northwest of Turkey and connects Asia and Europe.
As with the other six geographical regions of Turkey also it has its own local flavor of the Marmara region. From vegetable to meat, from salads to desserts, the Marmara Region distinguishes itself from other regions. In addition to being general, each city of the Marmara Region also has its own regional cuisine.
The Istanbul Bridge was built on February 20, 1970. The Turkish Marmara region has 11 capitals that you can explore.
The cultural and financial center of Turkey is the Marmara region. Covers a large part of the country and includes the city of Istanbul. Istanbul is located on the Bosphorus Strait near the Golden Horn nature harbor in the northwest of the country. What’s unique about Istanbul is that it stretches across both the European and Asian sides of the Bosphorus, making it the only metropolis in the world to be located on two continents.
- Edirne
- Kırklareli
- Tekirdağ
- İstanbul
- Kocaeli (İzmit)
- Sakarya (Adapazarı)
- Bilecik
- Bursa
- Balıkesir
- Çanakkale
- Yalova
The region of Marmara will definitely convince you, This region is located northwest of Turkey, which will surely charm you. The Turkish traditional cuisine in Istanbul is located in this region. Did you not take part in doing the culinary tours here and joining in? Of course there is also Bursa, where the Turkish kebab was born and has become popular by all. And one should not forget Edirne, who is known for his delicious cheeses. Simply book your cooking holiday in the Marmara region and reward your taste buds with a unique experience!
Local Foods of Marmara Region
- Bozüyük (Bilecik)
- Sebzeli Tavuk Çorbası (Kocaeli)
- Pazılı Kuzu Kapama (Kocaeli)
- Kaysepi (Kocaeli)
- Pırasa Böreği (Kırklareli)
- Poğaça (Kırklareli)
- İstanbul Pilavı
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The Marmara Region Culinary Kitchen Menu
Stew (Yahni):Stew is one of the most beautiful flavors of the food culture where the traces of the magnificent palace cuisine are still alive.
Şaşa şura (Shura) (Çanakkale): A special dish from Çanakkale is among the delicious recipes
Sebzeli pilav (Rice with vegetables): Rice, which is one of the most popular flavors in Marmara Region, as in all of Anatolia, is in your table with vegetables this time.
Pazılı kuzu kapama (Lamb with the Chard): Peel the garlic and cut in half and sprinkle on the meat. Add some salt to the water and mix and add to the tray. Cook for 45 minutes with the lid closed. Serve hot. Enjoy your meal.
Ciğer sarma (Liver wrap): Wash the sheep’s shirt thoroughly and leave in a glass of hot water for 5 minutes. Remove the shirt from the strainer and save the water for later use. Peel off the membrane of the liver.
Fırında Palamut, (Bonito Fish): Chop the onion and rub with a little salt. Chop the tomatoes and peppers and chop the parsley. Add salt, pepper and lemon juice and blend all ingredients in a bowl.
Höşmerim: Add the egg yolks to the cheese and mix with a wooden spoon. Put the mixture in a saucepan and add the butter. Add flour gradually and mix with wooden spoon and cook.
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