7 Local Flavors You Should Definitely Try in Antalya

7 local flavors of Antalya cuisine with hundreds of years of history.

1- Leğen Kömbesi

A çörek unique to Antalya is actually the Leğen Kömbesi; It is made by adding flour, poppy, yeast and molasses.

2- Sour Pumpkin

We are used to eating the pumpkin in the restaurants for dessert, but Antalya people consume the pumpkin as the main dish. It is prepared by adding zucchini, cubed meat and chickpeas in its production.

3- Öküz Helvası

Öküz Halva is known as halvah, which is a fine among the people. Molasses, flour, water and butter are used in the construction of this halva, which belongs to Alanya district.

4- Lentil Ice Cream

Lentil Ice Cream is a flavor that belongs to Antalya. An appetizer that belongs to this region. Lentils are prepared using onion, red pepper and garlic and served cold.

5- Chickpea Meatballs

Nohut Köftesi, which is one of the unique flavors of Antalya, is served with a full Mediterranean flavor, yogurt sauce, consisting of basil, onion, eggs and spices.

6- Tarhana Soup

Tarhana soup, which belongs to Kaş district of Antalya, is delicious enough to deserve to have geographical indication. In the making of this soup specific to Kaş district; tarhana, soup broth, tomato paste, chickpeas, green lentils, garlic, butter and olive oil are used.

Note: Every region of our country has its own recipe for tarhana soup.

7- Mushroom Pastry

In making this pastry made with fresh mountain mushrooms; Homemade phyllo dough, red fresh pepper, parsley and spring onions are used.