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Dishes you should try in Kahramankazan: Ankara Tava, Keşkek and Sac Kavurma. This guide also covers the local products to buy and what Kahramankazan is famous for.

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Famous Dishes of Kahramankazan

  • Ankara Tava

    Ankara tava, lamb cooked in a clay pot with onions and peppers, is also an important dish on traditional tables in Kahramankazan.

  • Keşkek

    Keşkek, prepared by slow-cooking and pounding cracked wheat with meat, is a traditional favourite at weddings and festivals.

  • Sac Kavurma

    Prepared by frying lamb with vegetables on a sac (griddle). It is one of the important flavours of rural cuisine.

Dishes from Ankara Cuisine

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

  • Ankara Tavası (Ankara oven-baked meat and rice)

    An old Ankara dish in which sautéed meat and vegetables are baked in the oven in meat stock with rice or vermicelli; at weddings, hıdrellez and mesire picnics it is eaten with cacık, pickles and hoşaf.

  • Ankara Simidi (Ankara sesame bread ring)

    An indispensable part of the Ankara breakfast.

  • Beypazarı Kurusu (Beypazarı dry biscuit)

    A biscuit baked in stone ovens from flour, milk, butter and yeast, which stays fresh for a year; it received a geographical indication on 14 May 2013.

  • Beypazarı Cevizli Tatlı Sucuk (walnut sweet sausage)

    A sweet with a geographical indication, made by dipping strings of walnut kernels in molasses dough and drying them.

  • Çubuk Turşusu (Çubuk pickles)

    The best-known pickle of Ankara breakfast tables and dinner tables.

What to Buy in Kahramankazan: Local Products

  • Wheat and Barley Wheat and barley are grown on the fertile farmland of Kahramankazan. Grain production is an important part of the district's economy.
  • Dairy Products Cattle farming is widespread in the district, and milk, yoghurt and cheese are produced using traditional methods.

What Kahramankazan Is Famous For: Culture and Traditions

  • The Name Kahraman Kazan

    The district's name was changed from Kazan to Kahramankazan in 2013, inspired by the heroism shown during the War of Independence.

  • Industry and Technological Development

    Kahramankazan has developed rapidly in recent years thanks to defence industry and technology investment. TUSAŞ (Turkish Aerospace Industries) facilities are located in the district.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I eat in Kahramankazan?

Kahramankazan is known for 3 local dishes, above all Ankara Tava, Keşkek and Sac Kavurma. Ankara tava, lamb cooked in a clay pot with onions and peppers, is also an important dish on traditional tables in Kahramankazan.

What is Kahramankazan famous for?

Kahramankazan is known for Ankara Tava, Wheat and Barley and The Name Kahraman Kazan. Its best-known sights include Mürted Air Base and Kazan Museum.

What to buy in Kahramankazan?

Local products and souvenirs to buy in Kahramankazan include Wheat and Barley and Dairy Products.

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