Kahvalti (kah-VAHL’-tuh), the Turkish word for breakfast, translates to “under-coffee” or food eaten before having coffee
Turkish cuisine is definitely among the world’s best, thanks to its wide variety and beautiful blend of natural ingredients, providing just the right tastes. It is no secret that the Turks love eating and travellers to Turkey always comment on the many delights the traditional Turkish breakfast offers. Kahvalti (kah-VAHL’-tuh), the Turkish word for breakfast, translates to “under-coffee” or food eaten before having coffee. So, you can enjoy the delicious meal and afterwards try their world famous Turkish coffee or Türk kahvesi.
Made with incredible variety, a classic Turkish breakfast mainly has an assortment of fresh cheeses like feta and kashkaval, black and green olives, cucumbers and tomatoes, freshly baked white bread, fruits, yoghurt, boiled eggs or omelettes, cold meats, jams, butter, honey, and most importantly plenty of brewed black tea served in Turkish tea glasses.
Although what is served for breakfast differs depending on where you eat in Turkey, there are quite a few dishes/platters that are very popular. Your meal will not be complete without trying Sujuk, a spicy dried sausage made from ground beef spiced with garlic and is a main ingredient in omelettes, or the mouth-watering combination of cumin, sumac, and red pepper with eggs called sucuklu yumurta. Menemen is a classic as well, a juicy and spicy version of scrambled eggs with onions, red and green peppers, and tomatoes.
Another essential dish is Börek, available for any meal of the day, which is made from thin sheets of dough filled with either vegetables or minced meat and cheese. It is definitely a great side dish or snack, whether baked or cooked. Bread is very important in a Turkish breakfast that you will be overwhelmed by all the delicious choices. You can go for the famous gözleme or bazlama, the corn bread misir ekmegi, the round flat wheat bread called pide, or the amazing simit, a ring-shaped bread covered with sesame seeds that goes so well with cheese, butter, or marmalade. Yufka is also another favourite, made similarly to pide only somewhat flatter. Turkish people love breakfast and they love turning it into a family gathering. In Turkey, it is essential for a family to gather around and enjoy this very important meal together as opposed to eating on the run. Enjoying the great food and learning about these beautiful traditions will sure be the highlights of your amazing holiday. Don’t miss the cheapest flights available to Turkey now and enjoy online air ticket booking as well.