What to Eat in Yenişehir: Famous Dishes and Local Products

Famous Dishes of Yenişehir

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  Ciğer Kebabı (lamb liver kebab)

  Prepared by threading lamb liver onto skewers and grilling it over charcoal. It is also served in Yenişehir's modern restaurants.

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  Meftune (aubergine, pepper and mince stew)

  Prepared by baking aubergine, pepper, tomato and mince in a clay pot (güveç). It is a vegetable dish specific to the summer months in Diyarbakır cuisine. Prepared by local people on special occasions, this dish is a symbol of hospitality.

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  Kadayıf Dolması (walnut-filled kadayıf)

  Thin kadayıf wrapped around walnuts into rolls, fried and soaked in syrup. It is one of Diyarbakır's most famous desserts. Prepared by local people on special occasions, this dish is a symbol of hospitality.

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

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  Diyarbakır Ciğer Kebabı (lamb liver kebab)

  A kebab with a registered geographical indication, in which lamb liver is cooked on a skewer with tail fat; it is also eaten for breakfast.

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  Kaburga Dolması (stuffed lamb ribs)

  Lamb ribs stuffed with spiced rice; it is registered.

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  Diyarbakır İçli Köftesi (stuffed bulgur dumplings)

  İçli köfte with a registered geographical indication.

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  Diyarbakır Burma Kadayıfı (twisted kadayıf)

  A dessert with a registered geographical indication.

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  Lebeni (yoghurt soup)

  A soup made with yoghurt, with a registered geographical indication.

What to Buy in Yenişehir: Local Products

• İsot (Pul Biber) Isot, the symbol of Diyarbakır, is made by drying red peppers in the sun and crushing them. It is known for its dark purple colour and mildly spicy aroma.
• Diyarbakır Peyniri (Diyarbakır Cheese) Braided cheese (örgü peyniri) and herb cheese are among Diyarbakır's best-known dairy products. They are made using traditional methods.

What Yenişehir Is Famous For: Culture and Traditions

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  Modern Kent Kültürü (Modern Urban Culture)

  Yenişehir represents the modern face of Diyarbakır. The university, hospitals and cultural centres are located in the district.

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  Dicle Üniversitesi (Dicle University)

  Dicle University, founded in 1966, is located in Yenişehir district. As the largest educational institution in the region, it contributes to the academic and cultural life of the city.

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What to Eat in Other Districts of Diyarbakır

• Bağlar 3 dishes Ciğer Kebabı (lamb liver kebab), Kaburga Dolması (stuffed lamb ribs) and İçli Köfte (stuffed bulgur balls)
• Bismil 3 dishes Ciğer Kebabı (lamb liver kebab), İçli Köfte (stuffed bulgur balls) and Kadayıf Dolması (walnut-filled kadayıf)
• Çermik 3 dishes Ciğer Kebabı (lamb liver kebab), İçli Köfte (stuffed bulgur balls) and Kadayıf Dolması (walnut-filled kadayıf)
• Çınar 3 dishes Ciğer Kebabı (lamb liver kebab), İçli Köfte (stuffed bulgur balls) and Meftune (aubergine, pepper and mince casserole)
• Çüngüş 3 dishes Ciğer Kebabı (lamb liver kebab), İçli Köfte (stuffed bulgur balls) and Keşkek (wheat and meat porridge)
• Dicle 4 dishes Ciğer Kebabı (lamb liver kebab), İçli Köfte (stuffed bulgur balls) and Meftune (aubergine, pepper and mince casserole)
• Eğil 5 dishes Ciğer Kebabı (lamb liver kebab), İçli Köfte (bulgur dumplings) and Kadayıf Dolması (walnut-filled kadayıf)
• Ergani 3 dishes Ciğer Kebabı (lamb liver kebab), İçli Köfte (stuffed bulgur balls) and Meftune (aubergine, pepper and mince casserole)
• Hani 3 dishes Ciğer Kebabı (lamb liver kebab), İçli Köfte (stuffed bulgur balls) and Keşkek (wheat and meat porridge)
• Hazro 3 dishes Ciğer Kebabı (lamb liver kebab), İçli Köfte (stuffed bulgur balls) and Kadayıf Dolması (walnut-filled kadayıf)
• Kayapınar 3 dishes Ciğer Kebabı (lamb liver kebab), İçli Köfte (stuffed bulgur balls) and Kadayıf Dolması (walnut-filled kadayıf)
• Kocaköy 3 dishes Ciğer Kebabı (lamb liver kebab), İçli Köfte (stuffed bulgur balls) and Keşkek (wheat and meat porridge)
• Kulp 4 dishes Ciğer Kebabı (lamb liver kebab), İçli Köfte (stuffed bulgur balls) and Keşkek (wheat and meat porridge)
• Lice 4 dishes Ciğer Kebabı (lamb liver kebab), İçli Köfte (stuffed bulgur balls) and Keşkek (wheat and meat porridge)
• Silvan 3 dishes Ciğer Kebabı, İçli Köfte and Meftune
• Sur 4 dishes Kaburga Dolması (stuffed lamb ribs), Diyarbakır Ciğer Kebabı (Diyarbakır lamb liver kebab) and Meftune (aubergine, pepper and mince stew)