Dishes you should try in Karlıova: Perde Pilavı and Çiğ Köfte. This guide also covers the local products to buy and what Karlıova is famous for.
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Famous Dishes of Karlıova
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Perde Pilavı
Rice pilaf wrapped in yufka dough and baked, enriched with chicken and almonds. In Karlıova it is the traditional dish of wedding feasts.
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Çiğ Köfte
Çiğ köfte, prepared by kneading fine bulgur with spices, is an indispensable treat when entertaining guests in Karlıova.
Dishes from Bingöl Cuisine
What to eat in Bingöl →These dishes are known throughout Bingöl province; see the provincial food guide for details.
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Bingöl Burma Kadayıfı (Bingöl twisted kadayıf)
Burma kadayıf with a registered geographical indication.
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Bingöl Çobantaşı Kavurması (Bingöl Çobantaşı sautéed meat)
Kavurma (sautéed meat) with a registered geographical indication.
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Bingöl Balı (Bingöl honey)
Highland honey registered with a protected designation of origin.
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Sivan Dut Pekmezi (Sivan mulberry molasses)
Mulberry molasses with a registered geographical indication.
What to Buy in Karlıova: Local Products
- Karlıova Honey Flower honey obtained from high mountain plateaus is Karlıova's most valuable natural product. Honey from keven flowers is especially preferred.
- Herb Cheese Herb cheese, made with wild herbs gathered on the plateaus of Karlıova, is the traditional dairy product of the area. It is matured for months before being eaten.
What Karlıova Is Famous For: Culture and Traditions
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Nomadic Culture
A semi-nomadic way of life still continues in Karlıova. In the summer months, families who migrate to the plateaus live in black tents and make a living from livestock and dairy production.
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Tectonic Junction
Karlıova is one of the few tectonic junctions in the world where the North Anatolian and East Anatolian fault lines join. This geological feature gives the district scientific significance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I eat in Karlıova?
Karlıova is known for 2 local dishes, above all Perde Pilavı and Çiğ Köfte. Rice pilaf wrapped in yufka dough and baked, enriched with chicken and almonds. In Karlıova it is the traditional dish of wedding feasts.
What is Karlıova famous for?
Karlıova is known for Perde Pilavı, Karlıova Honey and Nomadic Culture. Its best-known sights include Bingöl Mountains Glacial Lakes and Karlıova Plateaus.
What to buy in Karlıova?
Local products and souvenirs to buy in Karlıova include Karlıova Honey and Herb Cheese.
Karlıova Travel Guide
- Things to Do in Karlıova 4 places to visit
- What to Eat in Bingöl All the famous dishes of the province
What to Eat in Other Districts of Bingöl
- Bingöl Central District 3 dishes Bingöl Köftesi (bulgur and minced meat balls), Perde Pilavı (rice wrapped in pastry) and Kelecoş (dried bean, chickpea and bulgur stew)
- Adaklı 2 dishes Çiğ Köfte (bulgur tartare) and Kelecoş (dried bean and chickpea dish)
- Genç 2 dishes Perde Pilavı and Çiğ Köfte
- Kiğı 2 dishes Çiğ Köfte (spiced bulgur dish) and Kelecoş (dried bean, chickpea and bulgur dish)
- Solhan 2 dishes Çiğ Köfte (spiced bulgur kneaded with herbs) and Perde Pilavı (rice baked in yufka pastry)
- Yayladere 2 dishes Çiğ Köfte and Kelecoş (dried bean, chickpea and bulgur stew)
- Yedisu 2 dishes Çiğ Köfte and Kelecoş (dried bean, chickpea and bulgur stew)