What to Eat in Pazaryeri: Famous Dishes and Local Products

Famous Dishes of Pazaryeri

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  Bilecik Pazaryeri Helvası (Pazaryeri halva)

  Bilecik Pazaryeri Helvası was registered as a protected geographical indication on 27 December 2017 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 290). Product group: bakery and pastry products, dough products and desserts. Registered by: Bilecik Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

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  Pazaryeri Mantısı (Pazaryeri mantı)

  Mantı made with hand-rolled thin dough, served with garlic yoghurt and sizzling butter. It is Pazaryeri's best-known traditional dish.

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  Höşmerim (fried cheese dessert)

  Höşmerim, prepared by roasting fresh cheese, flour and sugar in a pan, is an essential dessert at special occasions and guest tables in Pazaryeri.

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  Pazaryeri Helvası (Pazaryeri halva)

  Halva, mentioned among the district's most famous products.

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  Pazaryeri Sucuğu (Pazaryeri sausage)

  Sausage that stands out among Pazaryeri's meat products.

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  Pazarcık Manav Ekmeği (Pazarcık manav bread)

  A traditional bread specific to the district, made with sourdough.

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

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  Bilecik Fırın Kebabı (oven-roasted meat)

  Oven-cooked meat with a registered geographical indication.

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  Bilecik Nohutlu Mantı (mantı with chickpeas)

  Mantı with a registered geographical indication.

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  Bozüyük Mercimekli Mantısı (mantı with lentils)

  Mantı with a registered geographical indication.

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  Bilecik Bıldırcın Kebabı (quail kebab)

  A kebab with a registered geographical indication.

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  Osmaneli Ayva Lokumu (quince lokum)

  A lokum made with quince, with a registered geographical indication.

What to Buy in Pazaryeri: Local Products

• Pazaryeri Honey Flower honey obtained from the rich vegetation of the district is the most valued natural product of the region. Beekeeping is an important source of livelihood in Pazaryeri.
• Organic Produce Organic vegetables and fruit grown in Pazaryeri's clean air and fertile soils are marketed to neighbouring provinces.

What Pazaryeri Is Famous For: Culture and Traditions

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  Historic Market Tradition

  The district takes its name from its historic market tradition. Pazaryeri, an important trading point in the Ottoman period, still maintains its weekly market tradition.

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  Yörük Culture

  Yörük and Turkmen culture is kept alive in Pazaryeri. Traditional weaving, felt-making and plateau culture form the identity of the region.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What to Eat in Other Districts of Bilecik

• Bilecik Central District 4 dishes Bilecik Pidesi (Bilecik flatbread), Höşmerim (fried cheese dessert) and Keşkek (wheat and meat porridge)
• Bozüyük 4 dishes Bozüyük Mercimekli Mantısı (Bozüyük lentil dumplings), Bozüyük Mantısı (Bozüyük dumplings) and Keşkek (wheat and meat dish)
• Gölpazarı 2 dishes Gölpazarı Mantısı (handmade dumplings) and Höşmerim (fried cheese dessert)
• İnhisar 2 dishes Keşkek (wheat and meat dish) and Höşmerim (fresh cheese dessert)
• Osmaneli 2 dishes Osmaneli Ayva Lokumu (Osmaneli quince delight) and Osmaneli Lefke Taşı (Osmaneli Lefke stone)
• Söğüt 5 dishes Söğüt Kebabı (wood-fired lamb), Keşkek (wheat and meat dish) and Höşmerim (fried cheese dessert)
• Yenipazar 2 dishes Keşkek (wheat and meat porridge) and Höşmerim (fried cheese dessert)