Dishes you should try in Yedisu: Çiğ Köfte and Kelecoş (dried bean, chickpea and bulgur stew). This guide also covers the local products to buy and what Yedisu is famous for.
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Famous Dishes of Yedisu
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Çiğ Köfte
Çiğ köfte, made by kneading fine bulgur with spices, is an essential delicacy at guest tables in Yedisu.
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Kelecoş (dried bean, chickpea and bulgur stew)
Made with dried beans, chickpeas and bulgur, kelecoş is one of Yedisu's traditional winter dishes.
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 Yedisu: Local Products
- Yedisu Horoz Dried Beans (Yedisu Horoz Kuru Fasulyesi) "Yedisu Horoz Kuru Fasulyesi" was registered as a protected designation of origin on 12 February 2021 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 670). Product group: processed and unprocessed fruit, vegetables and mushrooms. Registered by: Bingöl Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry.
- Yedisu Honey Flower honey obtained from the high mountain plateaus, and the most valuable natural product of Yedisu.
- Herb Cheese (Otlu Peynir) Herb cheese made with wild herbs gathered on the plateaus, and a traditional dairy product of Yedisu.
What Yedisu Is Famous For: Culture and Traditions
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Legend of the Seven Waters
The name Yedisu comes from seven different water sources rising from the district's land. Each of these sources is believed to have different healing properties.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I eat in Yedisu?
Yedisu is known for 2 local dishes, above all Çiğ Köfte and Kelecoş (dried bean, chickpea and bulgur stew). Çiğ köfte, made by kneading fine bulgur with spices, is an essential delicacy at guest tables in Yedisu.
What is Yedisu famous for?
Yedisu is known for Çiğ Köfte, Yedisu Horoz Dried Beans (Yedisu Horoz Kuru Fasulyesi) and Legend of the Seven Waters. Its best-known sights include Yedisu Hot Springs and Yedisu Plateaus.
What to buy in Yedisu?
Local products and souvenirs to buy in Yedisu include Yedisu Horoz Dried Beans (Yedisu Horoz Kuru Fasulyesi), Yedisu Honey and Herb Cheese (Otlu Peynir).
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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
- Karlıova 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)