gaziantep Recipes
8 delicious gaziantep recipes from around the world
Baklava
Turkish layered pastry - paper-thin phyllo with pistachios and syrup. Gaziantep's crown jewel.
Ali Nazik
Gaziantep eggplant and lamb - smoky eggplant yogurt with spiced lamb. Southern specialty.
İçli Köfte
Turkish stuffed bulgur - torpedo-shaped bulgur shells with spiced meat. Gaziantep artform.
Ali Nazik
Turkish lamb on eggplant - spiced lamb over smoky eggplant yogurt. Gaziantep specialty.
Alinazik Kebap
Turkish sautéed lamb on eggplant - lamb cubes on smoky eggplant purée. Gaziantep classic.
Ali Nazik
A classic Gaziantep dish featuring a smoky, mashed eggplant and garlic yogurt base topped with succulent, spiced ground lamb and finished with a fragrant paprika-infused butter. This Southern Turkish specialty is a delightful blend of textures and flavors.
Alinazik Kebap
A classic Gaziantep dish featuring tender, sautéed lamb cubes served atop a smoky, creamy purée of roasted eggplant mixed with yogurt and garlic. A rich and satisfying experience.
İçli Köfte (Stuffed Bulgur Dumplings)
İçli köfte, meaning 'stuffed meatballs' in Turkish, are exquisite torpedo-shaped dumplings made from a delicate bulgur and semolina dough, generously filled with a savory mixture of spiced ground meat, onions, and walnuts. Often considered a culinary art form, especially in the Gaziantep region, these are a labor of love that rewards with incredible flavor and texture.