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Dishes you should try in Giresun Central District: Kuymak (Muhlama), Karalahana Sarması, Hamsili Pilav (anchovy rice) and Pide. This guide also covers the local products to buy and what Giresun Central District is famous for.

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Famous Dishes of Giresun Central District

  • Kuymak (Muhlama)

    Made by stirring corn flour, butter and fresh cheese together in a copper pan, kuymak is the best-known flavour of Black Sea cuisine.

  • Karalahana Sarması

    Made by wrapping karalahana (collard green) leaves around minced meat or rice and cooking them. It is an essential dish on Giresun's winter tables.

  • Hamsili Pilav (anchovy rice)

    Anchovies baked together with rice pilaf. This dish is one of the signature flavours of Black Sea cuisine.

  • Pide

    Black Sea pide, made by filling a boat-shaped sheet of dough with minced meat, cheese or egg and baking it in a stone oven.

  • Yumurtalı Fasulye Kızartması

    Made by frying vegetables in Giresun cuisine; chard and salted beans are often used.

  • Isırgan Otu Çorbası (nettle soup)

    One of Giresun's best-loved flavours, said to strengthen the immune system.

  • Mısır Unu Helvası (corn flour halva)

    Millet flour has an important place in Giresun cuisine; it is also added to dolma and yağlaşa.

What to Buy in Giresun Central District: Local Products

  • Giresun Hazelnuts Giresun is known around the world for its high-quality hazelnuts. The province, one of Türkiye's most important hazelnut-producing centres, is known for its geographically indicated Giresun hazelnuts.
  • Black Sea Butter Giresun butter, made from the milk of animals grazing on the plateaus, is known for its rich aroma and yellow colour.

What Giresun Central District Is Famous For: Culture and Traditions

  • Aksu Festival

    The International Giresun Aksu Festival, held every May, is the city's biggest cultural event. Based on fertility rituals from antiquity, the festival is celebrated with concerts and cultural events.

  • Black Sea Kemençe Tradition

    Giresun is one of the important centres of Black Sea kemençe music. Horon dance and folk songs accompanied by the kemençe make up the folkloric identity of the region.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I eat in Giresun Central District?

Giresun Central District is known for 7 local dishes, above all Kuymak (Muhlama), Karalahana Sarması, Hamsili Pilav (anchovy rice) and Pide. Made by stirring corn flour, butter and fresh cheese together in a copper pan, kuymak is the best-known flavour of Black Sea cuisine.

What is Giresun Central District famous for?

Giresun Central District is known for Kuymak (Muhlama), Giresun Hazelnuts and Aksu Festival. Its best-known sights include Giresun Castle and Zeytinlik Neighbourhood Historic Houses.

What to buy in Giresun Central District?

Local products and souvenirs to buy in Giresun Central District include Giresun Hazelnuts and Black Sea Butter.

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