Dishes you should try in Adilcevaz: Büryan Kebabı, Otlu Peynir and Adilcevaz Walnut. This guide also covers the local products to buy and what Adilcevaz is famous for.
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Famous Dishes of Adilcevaz
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Büryan Kebabı
Büryan kebabı, made by slow-cooking lamb in a clay tandır oven, is Adilcevaz's best-known dish.
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Otlu Peynir
Herb cheese made with wild herbs gathered on the plateaus is an indispensable part of Adilcevaz's breakfast tables.
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Adilcevaz Walnut
The district is the place in Bitlis where walnut production is most intensive in both area and output. Its registered standard varieties are Adilcevaz-13 and Kazankaya.
Dishes from Bitlis Cuisine
What to eat in Bitlis →These dishes are known throughout Bitlis province; see the provincial food guide for details.
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Bitlis Büryan Kebabı (pit-roasted lamb)
A lamb kebab with a registered geographical indication, hung and cooked in a well tandır oven.
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Bitlis Avşor Çorbası
A soup with a registered geographical indication.
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Bitlis İçli Köftesi (stuffed bulgur shells)
Stuffed köfte (içli köfte) with a registered geographical indication.
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Bitlis Katıklı Dolma
Dolma with a registered geographical indication.
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Ciğer Taplaması (liver taplama)
A Bitlis dish with a registered geographical indication.
What to Buy in Adilcevaz: Local Products
- Adilcevaz Bastonu Adilcevaz Bastonu was registered as a protected geographical indication on 22 April 2019 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 428). Product group: handicrafts other than carpets, rugs and textiles. Registered by: Adilcevaz District Village Services Union.
- Adilcevaz Apple Adilcevaz apples, grown on the foothills of Mount Süphan, are the best-known agricultural product of the region. They are known for their varieties that withstand harsh climates.
- Adilcevaz Honey Flower honey obtained from the plateaus of Mount Süphan is one of the region's valuable natural products.
What Adilcevaz Is Famous For: Culture and Traditions
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Urartian Heritage
Adilcevaz is one of the important settlement centres of the Urartian Kingdom. The castle and inscriptions dating from the 9th century BC reveal the region's 3,000-year history.
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Legends of Mount Süphan
Various legends about Mount Süphan have been passed down from generation to generation among local people. The glacial lake at the summit is at the centre of these legends.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I eat in Adilcevaz?
Adilcevaz is known for 3 local dishes, above all Büryan Kebabı, Otlu Peynir and Adilcevaz Walnut. Büryan kebabı, made by slow-cooking lamb in a clay tandır oven, is Adilcevaz's best-known dish.
What is Adilcevaz famous for?
Adilcevaz is known for Büryan Kebabı, Adilcevaz Bastonu and Urartian Heritage. Its best-known sights include Adilcevaz Castle and Mount Süphan.
What to buy in Adilcevaz?
Local products and souvenirs to buy in Adilcevaz include Adilcevaz Bastonu, Adilcevaz Apple and Adilcevaz Honey.
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What to Eat in Other Districts of Bitlis
- Bitlis Central District 4 dishes Bitlis Büryanı (lamb cooked in a clay oven), Çiğ Köfte and Perde Pilavı (rice wrapped in pastry)
- Ahlat 3 dishes Büryan Kebabı (earth-oven lamb), Çiğ Köfte and Otlu Peynir (herbed cheese)
- Güroymak 2 dishes Büryan Kebabı (lamb cooked in a clay oven) and Çiğ Köfte
- Hizan 2 dishes Büryan Kebabı (lamb slow-cooked in a clay oven) and Otlu Peynir (herbal cheese)
- Mutki 2 dishes Büryan Kebabı (lamb cooked in a clay oven) and Çiğ Köfte
- Tatvan 3 dishes Büryan Kebabı (slow-roasted lamb pit kebab), Van Gölü İnci Kefali (Van pearl mullet) and Perde Pilavı (layered rice)