Tag: turkish food

  • foodistanbul: Kokoreç

    Kokoreç (Kokorech) is the bold, flavorful street food that keeps Turkiye buzzing. Especially after dark! Made from lamb or goat intestines, this dish has earned a loyal fanbase not just in Türkiye but also in Greece, the Balkans, and beyond. What’s in the Magic? Lamb or goat intestines: The real star of the show: cleaned,…

  • foodistanbul: Kofte (Meatball)

    Köfte is a globe-trotting superstar of the culinary world, loved across the Middle East, the Balkans, and Central Asia! Think of it as the ultimate meatball with a passport, made from ground beef, lamb, or a tasty mix of both, then jazzed up with a special blend of spices. Whether shaped into juicy balls, hearty…

  • foodistanbul: Çorba (chorba:soup)

    Çorba (Chorba: soup) means “soup” or “broth” in Turkish. It’s a common tradition in Turkiye to start the day with çorba. The diverse varieties of çorba can be enjoyed at any meal, from breakfast to lunch and dinner. One of the most popular soups in Turkiye is Mercimek Çorbası(lentil soup). It has a rich and…