{"id":1982,"date":"2020-03-24T14:00:14","date_gmt":"2020-03-24T11:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/?p=1982"},"modified":"2022-08-06T14:55:46","modified_gmt":"2022-08-06T11:55:46","slug":"the-splendid-olive-oil-staple-of-aegean-cuisine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/the-splendid-olive-oil-staple-of-aegean-cuisine\/","title":{"rendered":"Healthy and delicious Aegean cuisine"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Izmir<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large td-caption-align-https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Izmir-iStock-492149551.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Izmir-iStock-492149551-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8869\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Izmir-iStock-492149551-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Izmir-iStock-492149551-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Izmir-iStock-492149551-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Izmir-iStock-492149551-696x465.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Izmir-iStock-492149551-1068x713.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Izmir-iStock-492149551-629x420.jpg 629w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Izmir-iStock-492149551-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Izmir-iStock-492149551.jpg 1254w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Aegean cuisine is affected by the many different civilizations that have passed though \u0130zmir through the centuries. \u0130zmir is known for its abundance of herbs, olive oil made from olive trees, and sea food it has to offer. Deniz b\u00f6r\u00fclcesi (sea beans), hindiba (chicory root), sarma\u015f\u0131k (ivy) and \u0131s\u0131rgan (nettle) are some favorites. Arapsa\u00e7\u0131, ebeg\u00fcmeci, cibez and radika are herbs used in all parts of the Aegean. For breakfast you can enjoy boyoz and \u0130zmir tulumu, and the city\u2019s favorite treats, kumru, \u0130zmir k\u00f6fte (meatballs) and ke\u015fkek. You can also visit places near \u0130zmir, like \u00c7e\u015fme, Ala\u00e7at\u0131 or Urla. To try the great flavors or these wonderful places,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.turkishairlines.com\/en-tr\/flights\/flights-to-izmir\/?utm_source=tkblog&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=tkblogpostbookaticket\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.turkishairlines.com\/en-tr\/flights\/flights-to-izmir\/?utm_source=tkblog&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=tkblogpostbookaticket\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">book a flight to \u0130zmir<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mu\u011fla<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large td-caption-align-https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Mugla-iStock-969126948.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Mugla-iStock-969126948-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8875\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Mugla-iStock-969126948-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Mugla-iStock-969126948-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Mugla-iStock-969126948-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Mugla-iStock-969126948-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Mugla-iStock-969126948-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Mugla-iStock-969126948-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Mugla-iStock-969126948-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Mugla-iStock-969126948.jpg 1254w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Mu\u011fla, another great place in the Aegean region has wonderful meat and olive oil dishes. D\u00f6\u015f dolmas\u0131 and \u00e7\u00f6kertme kebab, are perfect for any meat lovers. The famous tarhana soup, one of Mu\u011fla\u2019s most famous dishes, its a healing remedy. For fish lovers, there\u2019s sour fish and kefal dolmas\u0131. Other great dishes include o\u011flak yahnisi, kabak \u00e7i\u00e7e\u011fi dolmas\u0131 and ke\u015fkek. The herbs, b\u00f6r\u00fclce and koru\u011fu salad, of Mu\u011fla go nicely with main meals. You can also visit the great summer destinations of the Mu\u011fla region, Bodrum and Dalman. The sea sun and sand fun, and tasty food\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.turkishairlines.com\/en-tr\/flights\/flights-to-dalaman\/?utm_source=tkblog&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=tkblogpostbookaticket\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.turkishairlines.com\/en-tr\/flights\/flights-to-dalaman\/?utm_source=tkblog&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=tkblogpostbookaticket\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">book a flight to Dalaman<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.turkishairlines.com\/en-tr\/flights\/flights-to-bodrum\/?utm_source=tkblog&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=tkblogpostbookaticket\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.turkishairlines.com\/en-tr\/flights\/flights-to-bodrum\/?utm_source=tkblog&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=tkblogpostbookaticket\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">book a flight to Bodrum<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Denizli<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large td-caption-align-https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-946854080.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-946854080-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8871\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-946854080-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-946854080-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-946854080-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-946854080-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-946854080-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-946854080-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-946854080-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-946854080.jpg 1254w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Denizli has delicious dishes to offer. Tirit (minced meat on bread), s\u0131y\u0131rma and flour soup are the first that come to mind. Of all the cities in the Aegean region, Denizli has a rich cuisine. Meat lovers should try Tas kapama, tand\u0131r, and lamb cooked horizontally on a skewer. Follow it up with some nice katmer (flaky pastry). With Pamukkale on your path, discover these great places, that are rich in nature and history, and eat lots of delicious dishes by\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.turkishairlines.com\/en-tr\/flights\/flights-to-denizli\/?utm_source=tkblog&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=tkblogpostbookaticket\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.turkishairlines.com\/en-tr\/flights\/flights-to-denizli\/?utm_source=tkblog&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=tkblogpostbookaticket\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">booking a flight to Denizli<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>K\u00fctahya<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large td-caption-align-https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-843225176.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-843225176-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8873\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-843225176-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-843225176-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-843225176-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-843225176-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-843225176-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-843225176-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-843225176-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/iStock-843225176.jpg 1254w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>K\u00fctahya, is historically rich and home to delicious local foods. Cranberry tarhana soup with yoghurt and bulgur rice is a great remedy for those feeling under the weather. Ravioli similar to cimcik, is known as sini mant\u0131s\u0131 and spinach \u015fibit are some of the most beautiful dough-based foods of K\u00fctahya. Some other great dishes are: \u0130libada and namaz dolmas\u0131, osunum, \u00e7ene \u00e7arpan \u00e7orbas\u0131, K\u00fctahya kebab\u0131, K\u00fctahya us\u00fcl\u00fc g\u00fcve\u00e7. When you visit K\u00fctahya, we reccomend that you try the yumurtal\u0131 d\u00f6vme\u00e7, sibitli chicken tiridini. For natural beauty, hot springs and a wonderful feast,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.turkishairlines.com\/en-tr\/flights\/flights-to-kutahya\/?utm_source=tkblog&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=tkblogpostbookaticket\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.turkishairlines.com\/en-tr\/flights\/flights-to-kutahya\/?utm_source=tkblog&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=tkblogpostbookaticket\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">book a flight to K\u00fctahya<\/a>. Enjoy the beauty of the Aegean region, beautiful coasts and history alongside a delicious cuisine.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Izmir The Aegean cuisine is affected by the many different civilizations that have passed though \u0130zmir through the centuries. \u0130zmir is known for its abundance of herbs, olive oil made from olive trees, and sea food it has to offer. Deniz b\u00f6r\u00fclcesi (sea beans), hindiba (chicory root), sarma\u015f\u0131k (ivy) and \u0131s\u0131rgan (nettle) are some favorites. 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