Ayran
Ayran is a cold drink made with yoghurt often thinned with either milk or water and flavoured with salt. It is traditionally served with kebabs.
Biber dövme
Biber dövme are hot red pepper flakes that are widely used.
Biber salçasi
A populardeepred pepper paste made of chilli peppers and salt that can be hot or mild
A populardeepred pepper paste made of chilli peppers and salt that can be hot or mild
Borek
A thin flaky pastry filled with cheese and spinach rolled into a long sausage then arranged in a spiral and baked.
Nar ekşili
Pomegranate molasses that is used for salad dressings and marinades and has a savoury, semi-sweet taste.
Nigella seeds
Nigella seeds (Çörek otu) are small black seeds also known as black cumin. Sprinkled over bread before baking.
Pide
A flat bread often topped with sesame and nigella seeds that is eaten with most meals.
Salgam
A deep purple non-alcoholic drink made from turnip juice. Traditionally served cold.
Sucuk
A spicy sausage sometimes used to fill pide bread.
Sumak
A spice made from a berry with a tangy lemony flavour. Used in marinades and salads.
Tea
A popular hot drink. Widely drunk all through the day.
Tomato paste
Another key ingredient along with red pepper paste. Used to intensify the tomato flavour of the chilli paste.
Yoghurt
Yoghurt is widely used in many ways. From dips to desserts and drinks as well as being served with grilled meats and vegetable dishes.
