Dishes you should try in Demirözü: Ehmedek Köftesi (meatballs with bulgur), Centrüm Çorbası (dried meat soup) and Hingel (dumplings). This guide also covers the local products to buy and what Demirözü is famous for.
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Famous Dishes of Demirözü
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Ehmedek Köftesi (meatballs with bulgur)
Finely minced lamb is kneaded with bulgur and spices and then boiled to make ehmedek köftesi. It is also widely eaten in Demirözü.
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Centrüm Çorbası (dried meat soup)
Prepared with dried meat, wheat and yoghurt, Centrüm Çorbası is an essential dish of the winter months.
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Hingel (dumplings)
Pieces of dough filled with minced meat or potato and boiled, hingel is one of the traditional flavours of Bayburt cuisine. It is served with garlic yoghurt.
Dishes from Bayburt Cuisine
What to eat in Bayburt →These dishes are known throughout Bayburt province; see the provincial food guide for details.
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Bayburt Tatlı Çorba (sweet soup)
A traditional soup with a registered geographical indication.
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Bayburt Lor Dolması (curd-cheese dolma)
A dolma made with lor (curd cheese), with a registered geographical indication.
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Bayburt Süt Böreği (milk börek)
A börek with a registered geographical indication.
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Bayburt Ketesi
Kete (flaky pastry) with a registered geographical indication.
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Kavut Çorbası (roasted-flour soup)
A soup with a registered geographical indication.
What to Buy in Demirözü: Local Products
- Honey Honey produced on the high plateaus of Demirözü, known for its floral aroma.
- Dairy Products Cheese and yoghurt made from the milk of animals grazing on the plateaus are the traditional products of the region.
What Demirözü Is Famous For: Culture and Traditions
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Çoruh Valley Culture
Demirözü's location in the Çoruh River valley has shaped the way of life of its people. Valley farming and livestock farming are traditions maintained for generations.
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Plateau Tradition
The plateaus in the higher parts of Demirözü are used for livestock farming and rest in summer. The tradition of plateau migration is still continued.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I eat in Demirözü?
Demirözü is known for 3 local dishes, above all Ehmedek Köftesi (meatballs with bulgur), Centrüm Çorbası (dried meat soup) and Hingel (dumplings). Finely minced lamb is kneaded with bulgur and spices and then boiled to make ehmedek köftesi. It is also widely eaten in Demirözü.
What is Demirözü famous for?
Demirözü is known for Ehmedek Köftesi (meatballs with bulgur), Honey and Çoruh Valley Culture. Its best-known sights include Demirözü Dam and Demirözü Castle.
What to buy in Demirözü?
Local products and souvenirs to buy in Demirözü include Honey and Dairy Products.
Demirözü Travel Guide
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What to Eat in Other Districts of Bayburt
- Bayburt Central District 3 dishes Bayburt Ehmedek Köftesi (meatballs with bulgur), Centrüm (Çentürüm) Çorbası (dried meat soup) and Lor Dolması (cheese-stuffed vine leaves)
- Aydıntepe 3 dishes Ehmedek Köftesi (meatballs with bulgur), Lor Dolması (cheese-stuffed vine leaves) and Kesme Çorbası (hand-cut noodle soup)