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Dishes you should try in Emirdağ: Emirdağ Dolgulu Köftesi and Emirdağ Yumurtalı Pidesi. This guide also covers the local products to buy and what Emirdağ is famous for.

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Famous Dishes of Emirdağ

  • Emirdağ Dolgulu Köftesi

    Emirdağ Dolgulu Köftesi was registered as a protected geographical indication on 26 May 2021 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 769). Product group: dishes and soups. Registered by: Emirdağ Municipality.

  • Emirdağ Yumurtalı Pidesi

    Emirdağ Yumurtalı Pidesi was registered as a protected geographical indication on 26 May 2021 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 770). Product group: bakery and pastry products, dough products and desserts. Registered by: Emirdağ Municipality.

Dishes from Afyonkarahisar Cuisine

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These dishes are known throughout Afyonkarahisar province; see the provincial food guide for details.

  • Afyon Kaymağı (Afyon clotted cream)

    A thick, glossy white clotted cream, best when made from buffalo milk; it received a geographical indication on 10 July 2009. It is eaten at breakfast with honey or alongside desserts.

  • Afyon Sucuğu (Afyon spiced sausage)

    A sucuk with a geographical indication, made in the traditional way from minced meat enriched with red pepper, black pepper and garlic.

  • Sucuk Döner (sucuk döner kebab)

    A döner made from sucuk, unique to Afyonkarahisar cuisine.

  • Afyon Pastırması (Afyon pastırma)

    One of the products with a geographical indication, Afyon pastırma (cured beef) is part of the province's meat-product tradition alongside sucuk.

  • Kaymaklı Ekmek Kadayıfı (bread kadayıf with cream)

    A dessert with a geographical indication, served by topping syrupy bread kadayıf with Afyon kaymak.

  • Kaymaklı Lokum (Turkish delight with cream)

    Afyon lokum is both an everyday treat and the most popular souvenir.

What to Buy in Emirdağ: Local Products

  • Emirdağ Güveci Emirdağ Güveci was registered as a protected geographical indication on 19 January 2021 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 650). Product group: dishes and soups. Registered by: Emirdağ Municipality.
  • Emirdağ Kilimi Emirdağ Kilimi was registered as a protected geographical indication on 30 April 2021 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 744). Product group: carpets and kilims. Registered by: Emirdağ Municipality.
  • Emirdağ Koyun Yoğurdu Emirdağ Koyun Yoğurdu was registered as a protected geographical indication on 6 September 2021 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 883). Product group: dairy products other than cheese and butter. Registered by: Emirdağ Municipality.

What Emirdağ Is Famous For: Culture and Traditions

  • Gurbetçi culture

    Heavy emigration to Europe, especially Belgium, has deeply affected the social and economic life of the district.

  • Turkmen tribes

    Turkmen tribes settled in the area in the 18th century were decisive in the founding of the villages.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I eat in Emirdağ?

Emirdağ is known for 2 local dishes, above all Emirdağ Dolgulu Köftesi and Emirdağ Yumurtalı Pidesi. Emirdağ Dolgulu Köftesi was registered as a protected geographical indication on 26 May 2021 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 769). Product group: dishes and soups. Registered by: Emirdağ Municipality.

What is Emirdağ famous for?

Emirdağ is known for Emirdağ Dolgulu Köftesi, Emirdağ Güveci and Gurbetçi culture. Its best-known sights include Emirdağ Mountains and Amorium Ancient City (Hisarköy).

What to buy in Emirdağ?

Local products and souvenirs to buy in Emirdağ include Emirdağ Güveci, Emirdağ Kilimi and Emirdağ Koyun Yoğurdu.

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