Dishes you should try in Murgul: Kuymak, Karalahana Sarması (stuffed collard leaves) and Mısır Ekmeği (cornbread). This guide also covers the local products to buy and what Murgul is famous for.
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Famous Dishes of Murgul
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Kuymak
Kuymak, made with cornmeal, butter and civil cheese, is the traditional dish of Murgul. It is served stirred continuously over a fire until it reaches a stretchy consistency.
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Karalahana Sarması (stuffed collard leaves)
Collard green leaves wrapped around a rice filling, this sarma is an indispensable winter dish of Murgul cuisine.
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Mısır Ekmeği (cornbread)
Traditional bread baked on a griddle or in an oven from cornmeal, the basic food of Murgul tables. It is eaten with cheese and butter.
Dishes from Artvin Cuisine
What to eat in Artvin →These dishes are known throughout Artvin province; see the provincial food guide for details.
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Hopa Hamsili Ekmek (anchovy cornbread)
Hopa bread made with cornmeal and anchovies, with a registered geographical indication.
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Hopa Laz Böreği (custard-filled pastry)
A sweet börek made by placing custard between layers of yufka, with a registered geographical indication.
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Şavşat Ketesi (buttery filled pastry)
Şavşat ketesi, a buttery pastry with a filling.
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Borçka Demir Elması (Borçka iron apple)
A local apple with a registered geographical indication, firm in texture and long-lasting.
What to Buy in Murgul: Local Products
- Honey Honey obtained from Murgul's forest and plateau areas is known for its quality. Beekeeping is an important livelihood in the region.
- Copper Crafts Copper crafts, born from Murgul's copper mining tradition, are among the handicrafts of the region. Copper vessels and decorative objects are produced.
What Murgul Is Famous For: Culture and Traditions
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Mining Town Culture
Murgul has a town culture shaped by copper mining. The mining operation set up by Etibank in the Republican era determined the social structure and urban fabric of the district.
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Black Sea Plateau Culture
The people of Murgul go up to the high plateaus in summer to raise livestock. Plateau festivals and traditional music are important parts of the local culture.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I eat in Murgul?
Murgul is known for 3 local dishes, above all Kuymak, Karalahana Sarması (stuffed collard leaves) and Mısır Ekmeği (cornbread). Kuymak, made with cornmeal, butter and civil cheese, is the traditional dish of Murgul. It is served stirred continuously over a fire until it reaches a stretchy consistency.
What is Murgul famous for?
Murgul is known for Kuymak, Honey and Mining Town Culture. Its best-known sights include Murgul Copper Mine and Murgul Dam and Lake.
What to buy in Murgul?
Local products and souvenirs to buy in Murgul include Honey and Copper Crafts.
Murgul Travel Guide
- Things to Do in Murgul 5 places to visit
- What to Eat in Artvin All the famous dishes of the province
What to Eat in Other Districts of Artvin
- Artvin Central District 4 dishes Artvin Kuymağı, Laz Böreği and Karalahana Sarması (stuffed collard leaves)
- Ardanuç 4 dishes Kuymak, Karalahana Soup and Corn Bread
- Arhavi 4 dishes Arhavi Kestane Balı (Arhavi chestnut honey), Kuymak (Muhlama) and Karalahana Sarması (stuffed collard leaves)
- Borçka 4 dishes Kuymak (cornmeal with butter and cheese), Karalahana Dolması (stuffed kale leaves) and Macahel Balı ile Kaymak (honey with kaymak)
- Hopa 3 dishes Hamsi Tava (pan-fried anchovies), Kuymak and Karalahana Çorbası (collard green soup)
- Kemalpaşa 4 dishes Hamsili Pilav (anchovy pilaf), Muhlama (Kuymak) and Laz Böreği
- Şavşat 4 dishes Kuymak, Karalahana Sarması (stuffed collard leaves) and Mısır Ekmeği (cornbread)
- Yusufeli 4 dishes Kuymak (cornmeal and cheese dish), Alabalık Izgara (grilled trout) and Karalahana Sarması (stuffed kale leaves)