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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe food production in greenhouses is reflected in the cuisine of Antalya. Thus, vegetables and fruits are incorporated into many dishes. In the inner city, there is grain production. So, the food of Antalya is abundant in corn, fruit and vegetables, and are used to decorate main and side dishes. Some of the main delicacies are artichoke Girit kebab, laba dolmas\u0131, zerde, h\u00fcl\u00fckl\u00fc soup, cive, Alanya boh\u00e7as\u0131, tahini or tarator piyaz, toros salad. Citrus fruits are used for jams that go well with breakfast. From Alanya to Side, there are plenty of delicious dishes for you to enjoy on your summer holiday, by booking a flight to Antalya<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Adana is a place that we can call the homeland of kebab, which is the main specialty of Turkish cuisine. The main component of this cuisine is meat, spice and plenty of herbs. From lahmacun to fellah k\u00f6fte (meatballs), anal\u0131 k\u0131zl\u0131 food, y\u00fcks\u00fck \u00e7orba and i\u00e7li k\u00f6fte; Adana is home to some of the most delicious Turkish cuisine. You can also find sakatat (giblets or speciality meats) in Adana cuisine, some must-try dishes are sirdan and k\u0131rkkat. But leave some space for dessert, such as bici bici and sar\u0131 burma. Breakfasts in Adana are unique, they start the day with liver. Don\u2019t forget to try the drink, \u015falgam (turnip juice). To start the day with an unusual breakfast culture and feast on delicious meals all day long, book a flight to Adana<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mersin, the shining star of the Mediterranean, is strengthening its place in gastronomy day by day. What sets the city apart is tantuni, a dish that is eaten quickly but requires considerable mastery to prepare, and which has now become a brand known worldwide. Yet Mersin cuisine is far from limited to tantuni; the Mersin-style potatoes, which have gained fame as a street flavor in recent years, are boiled first, then fried, and blended with a special garlicky spiced sauce, leaving an unforgettable taste on the palate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The city\u2019s gastronomic depth becomes even more apparent when you venture into its villages. In particular, Melemez (\u0130hsaniye) Village, also known as “Girit K\u00f6y\u00fc,” preserves flavors from the years of population exchange. Here you can taste Cretan dishes made with wild greens such as mallow, \u015fevketi bostan, and radika; enjoy special olive oil-based dishes; and experience a different kind of breakfast in the village\u2019s tranquil atmosphere. As a port city, Mersin is also very popular for seafood ranging from blue crab to lagos fish. It is the perfect time to book a flight to Mersin<\/a> for this flavor journey, complete with energy-rich cezerye and Y\u00f6r\u00fck breakfasts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hatay holds a special place in Turkish cuisine. Surrounded by the Mediterranean to the west, Syria to the south and east, Adana to the northwest, and Gaziantep to the northeast, Hatay has developed a distinctive culinary identity shaped by many cultures. Once you taste its kebabs, mezes, and desserts, you will want to return to this city. In Hatay, where you will encounter dishes you can never get enough of, meat, onions, tomatoes, and spices are used generously. Oruk, firik pilaf, \u0130skenderun d\u00f6ner, \u015fi\u015fperek, ek\u015fi a\u015f\u0131 soup, and zahter salad are among Hatay\u2019s local flavors. Muhammara, mutabbal, and hummus are mezes that are never missing from Hatay tables. When it comes to dessert, however, Hatay is very clear. When talking about a city\u2019s food, you might usually begin with its meat or fish, but in Hatay, this story starts with dessert, and the first thing that comes to mind is k\u00fcnefe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Aside from being culturally and historically rich, Kahramanmara\u015f is also famous for its exquisite cuisine. Home to many distinct dishes, the signature meals are Mara\u015f k\u00f6fte (meatballs) and Mara\u015f tava. The cumin-filled Mara\u015f k\u00f6fte is served with a tomato sauce. Mara\u015f tava is a lamb dish cooked in the oven. Tarhana soup is another important dish, that is consumed regularly by the locals. Some other must-try dishes are eli b\u00f6\u011fr\u00fcnde, un sucu\u011fu (sausage), s\u00f6melek k\u00f6fte, kallili k\u00f6fte and acem rice. You cannot write a piece on Kahramanmara\u015f without mentioning icecream.\u00a0Mara\u015f icecream, that need to be sliced to be eaten, is made from creamy goats\u2019 milk, insused with sahlep. For a pleasant gastronomical trip,\u00a0book a flight to Kahramanmara\u015f<\/a>.From kebabs, to side dishes, fruit to vegetables, Mediterranean cuisine offers a vibrant feast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Resembling an open-air museum with its thousands of years of history, Tarsus has declared its own gastronomic republic rather than being squeezed between Adana and Mersin. In this ancient city, the food culture is especially celebrated with the newly opened Tarsus Gastronomy Center. The first scent that greets you as you step into the city often comes from stone ovens, the aroma of hazelnut lahmacun, also known as bardak alt\u0131 or ku\u015fg\u00f6z\u00fc. Yet the true hallmark of Tarsus cuisine is hummus. Here, it is not merely a meze; it is a main course, served hot in a g\u00fcve\u00e7 with sizzling butter and plenty of past\u0131rma on top. The city is also known for its kebab, which challenges its neighbor Adana with its onion-based Tarsus kebab. The city\u2019s yellow gold, the Sar\u0131 Ulak olive, registered with a geographical indication, plays a leading role at breakfast tables. With its unique aroma, it is a privilege you can taste only on these lands. For dessert, traditional mam\u00fcl made with semolina, pistachio, and walnut, or cezerye, will be the perfect choice. Those who want to explore Tarsus step by step can take a look at the detailed Tarsus guide<\/a> we have prepared.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Antalya The food production in greenhouses is reflected in the cuisine of Antalya. Thus, vegetables and fruits are incorporated into many dishes. In the inner city, there is grain production. So, the food of Antalya is abundant in corn, fruit and vegetables, and are used to decorate main and side dishes. 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