12 Best Turkish Food You Can Enjoy in Bangladesh
Turkey not only has beautiful landscapes, wonderful cities, and ancient culture, it also stands out for its delicious gastronomy that has gradually become international. Sometimes it is called Arab food but in reality, they are dishes originating from this country that is part of Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Now let yourself be carried away by these dishes that I assure you will make you want to try. But you don’t have to travel to Turkey to try out these dishes rather these foods have reached the international boundary and you can enjoy them in Bangladesh too.
Kebap
There are many varieties of Kebap including Adana and Urfa (hand-flavored, spicy and non-spicy lamb meat roasted on skewers), Beyti (ground meat or grilled lamb on a skewer, wrapped in lava bread and topped with yogurt and tomato sauce), and şiş (seasoned and grilled cubes of lamb or chicken meat).
Lahmacun
Often wrongly known as a “Turkish pizza,” lahmacun has nothing to do with what is known as pizza.
Rather, it is a thin, crunchy dough that is topped with seasoned minced meat, complemented by a dash of lemon and parsley before it is rolled up and ready to eat.
Balık Ekmek
One of Istanbul’s most iconic tourist snacks, balık Ekmek is a sandwich containing grilled fish, onions, and salad. Its preparation and sale to the public are generally carried out in small boats stranded in a dock.
In the Turkish language, balık means fish and Ekmek bread. Since there are few Turkish restaurants in Dhaka, you can enjoy this iconic food in restaurants like Turkish Kabab and Restaurant and Topkapi restaurant.
Kuzu Tandır
An ancient dish that was made by cooking lamb in a Tandır (clay oven on the ground), today the Kuzu Tandır is still traditionally made from extremely tender meat and served with rice with nuts, diced liver, and gooseberries.
Döner
A Turkish classic and has become one of the most favorite national dishes in Germany. Döner Kebap comes in many forms, including Dürüm which is wrapped in bread and Iskender Kebap (bread with yogurt, tomato sauce, and butter).
Mantı
Small handmade meatballs filled with minced meat that is boiled and then served with yogurt and a sauce made with oil, paprika, mint, and garlic.
Turkey is made with beef, although elsewhere you can use lamb, in a kind of homemade pasta, rolled up.
The preparation is both cooked and steamed. Turkish cuisine usually serves these pasta with yogurt and garlic and spiced with paprika powder melted in butter
Menemen
This is a traditional dish for breakfast in Turkey and is also famous in Turkish restaurants in Bangladesh. It involves scrambled eggs cooked with a stir fry of vegetables and served hot with bread. To immerse it in this delicious mixture and start the day in the best way.
Köfte
A staple of Turkish gastronomy is köfte or ground beef or lamb balls. They can be served stewed, in sandwiches, more salads, or simply with yogurt.
Baklava
They are pastries and pastries that are normally covered in pistachios and ground walnuts. They are very delicious and are eaten fresh.
Turkish Delight
They are a walnut-based dessert served with a variety of flavors and fillings and often topped with powdered sugar. They are always better fresh.
Börek
There is a wide variety of Turkish salty puff pastries. In the best-known variant, the puff pastries are filled with minced meat or spinach and cheese. The Börek can be prepared rolled or layered like lasagna and can be eaten both for breakfast and lunch, dinner and as a snack. Anyway, Börek is always flaky and delicious.
ŞişKebap
ŞişKebap originates from Turkey and is meat skewered on a stick. ŞişKebap is typically prepared with lamb, chicken, or fish meat and is usually served on a wooden or metal stick with bread. Dip it in yogurt or eat it on its own; It will always be tender, tasty, and delicious.
These are typically some of the most famous and delicious food items in Turkey which have also become famous in Bangladesh. Though these foods are not made in the rest of the restaurants only a few Turkish restaurants run by Turkish owners. If you want to enjoy this delicacy you have to find out those Turkish restaurants and enjoy the unique culinary delicacy of Turkey.
