Dishes you should try in Beşiri: Büryan Kebabı (pit-roasted lamb), Bulgur Pilavı (bulgur pilaf) and Kaburga Dolması (stuffed lamb ribs). This guide also covers the local products to buy and what Beşiri is famous for.
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Famous Dishes of Beşiri
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Büryan Kebabı (pit-roasted lamb)
Prepared by cooking lamb for hours in a tandoor pit, büryan kebabı is a traditional dish also widely eaten in Beşiri.
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Bulgur Pilavı (bulgur pilaf)
Made from fine bulgur, the pilaf is cooked with lamb or chicken stock. It is one of the staple dishes of Beşiri cuisine.
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Kaburga Dolması (stuffed lamb ribs)
Rice and minced meat are stuffed inside lamb ribs and baked in an oven. It is the traditional dish of special occasions.
Dishes from Batman Cuisine
What to eat in Batman →These dishes are known throughout Batman province; see the provincial food guide for details.
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Batman Piçik Yemeği (local Batman dish)
A local dish unique to Batman, with a registered geographical indication.
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Batman Şam Böreği (Batman börek)
A Batman börek with a registered geographical indication.
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Sason Çileği (Sason mountain strawberries)
Mountain strawberries registered with a protected designation of origin.
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Sason Balı (Sason honey)
Highland honey registered with a protected designation of origin.
What to Buy in Beşiri: Local Products
- Cotton Cotton grown on the Beşiri plain is the district's most important agricultural product.
- Walnut Walnuts grown in the gardens around the district are the traditional product of the area.
What Beşiri Is Famous For: Culture and Traditions
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Artuqid Heritage
Beşiri remained under the rule of the Artuqid Principality between the 12th and 15th centuries. The castle and building remains from this period are an important part of the district's historical heritage.
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Rural Way of Life
Traditional farming and livestock culture is maintained in the rural areas of Beşiri. Harvest festivals and village weddings are living examples of this culture.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I eat in Beşiri?
Beşiri is known for 3 local dishes, above all Büryan Kebabı (pit-roasted lamb), Bulgur Pilavı (bulgur pilaf) and Kaburga Dolması (stuffed lamb ribs). Prepared by cooking lamb for hours in a tandoor pit, büryan kebabı is a traditional dish also widely eaten in Beşiri.
What is Beşiri famous for?
Beşiri is known for Büryan Kebabı (pit-roasted lamb), Cotton and Artuqid Heritage. Its best-known sights include Beşiri Castle and Beşiri Grand Mosque.
What to buy in Beşiri?
Local products and souvenirs to buy in Beşiri include Cotton and Walnut.
Beşiri Travel Guide
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What to Eat in Other Districts of Batman
- Batman Central District 3 dishes Büryan Kebabı (pit-roasted lamb), Kaburga Dolması (stuffed lamb ribs) and Ciğer Kebabı (liver kebab)
- Gercüş 5 dishes Büryan Kebabı (pit-roasted lamb), İçli Köfte (stuffed bulgur balls) and Dobo (Syriac dish)
- Hasankeyf 3 dishes Hasankeyf Köftesi, Dicle Balığı and Kaburga Dolması (stuffed lamb ribs)
- Kozluk 3 dishes Büryan Kebabı (pit-roasted lamb), Bulgur Pilavı (bulgur pilaf) and Perde Pilavı (rice wrapped in yufka)
- Sason 4 dishes Sason Balı (Sason honey), Büryan Kebabı (pit-roasted lamb) and Sason Peyniri (Sason cheese)