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Dishes you should try in Burhaniye: Burhaniye Olive Oil, Zeytinyağlı Enginar, Papalina Tava and Höşmerim. This guide also covers the local products to buy and what Burhaniye is famous for.

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Famous Dishes of Burhaniye

  • Burhaniye Olive Oil

    Burhaniye Olive Oil was registered as a protected designation of origin on 11 August 2020 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 518). Product group: solid and liquid oils, including butter. Registered by: Burhaniye Chamber of Commerce.

  • Zeytinyağlı Enginar

    Artichokes grown in Burhaniye's fertile soil are cooked with olive oil, lemon and fresh herbs. Served cold, this dish is one of the classics of Aegean cuisine.

  • Papalina Tava

    Papalina fish from the Gulf of Edremit are dusted in flour and fried in olive oil. Served with lemon and rocket, this dish is a staple of the seaside restaurants in Burhaniye.

  • Höşmerim

    Höşmerim is made by browning fresh curd cheese in butter and sweetening it with sugar. It is Burhaniye's traditional dessert.

  • Olive Oil

    There are 18 olive oil factories in the district.

Dishes from Balıkesir Cuisine

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

  • Balıkesir Höşmerim (cheese and semolina dessert)

    A dessert made with cheese, semolina and syrup, with a registered geographical indication.

  • Balıkesir Kaymaklısı (clotted-cream dessert)

    A clotted-cream dessert with a registered geographical indication.

  • Susurluk Ayranı and Tostu

    Frothy Susurluk ayran, served with the Susurluk toasted sandwich (tost); both are registered.

  • Balıkesir Düğün Çorbası (wedding soup)

    A traditional soup with a registered geographical indication.

  • Ayvalık Lor Tatlısı (curd-cheese dessert)

    An Ayvalık dessert made with lor (curd) cheese, with a registered geographical indication.

  • Balıkesir Tombul Bamyası (Balıkesir plump okra)

    Small-podded okra registered with a protected designation of origin.

What to Buy in Burhaniye: Local Products

  • Olive Oil Burhaniye is one of Türkiye's most important olive oil production centres. The natural extra virgin olive oil produced from the olive groves of the Gulf of Edremit is known for its low acidity.
  • Olive Oil Soap Olive oil soaps made using traditional methods are among Burhaniye's standout handmade products.

What Burhaniye Is Famous For: Culture and Traditions

  • Olive Growing Tradition

    Olive growing has been a tradition in Burhaniye for centuries. The olive harvest, carried out in November and December, becomes a community event, and the old olive oil factories form the region's industrial heritage.

  • Ören Tourism Culture

    Ören's seaside tourism, which developed from the 1960s onwards, has transformed Burhaniye's cultural make-up. The tradition of holiday homes and the seaside way of life are part of the district's modern identity.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I eat in Burhaniye?

Burhaniye is known for 5 local dishes, above all Burhaniye Olive Oil, Zeytinyağlı Enginar, Papalina Tava and Höşmerim. Burhaniye Olive Oil was registered as a protected designation of origin on 11 August 2020 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 518). Product group: solid and liquid oils, including butter. Registered by: Burhaniye Chamber of Commerce.

What is Burhaniye famous for?

Burhaniye is known for Burhaniye Olive Oil, Olive Oil and Olive Growing Tradition. Its best-known sights include Ören Coast and Adramytteion Ancient City.

What to buy in Burhaniye?

Local products and souvenirs to buy in Burhaniye include Olive Oil and Olive Oil Soap.

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