Dishes you should try in Şiran: Şiran Kök Pekmezi (Şiran root molasses), Siron, Keşkek and Pestil. This guide also covers the local products to buy and what Şiran is famous for.
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Famous Dishes of Şiran
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Şiran Kök Pekmezi (Şiran root molasses)
Şiran Kök Pekmezi was registered as a protected geographical indication on 11 March 2024 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 1559). Product group: processed and unprocessed fruit and vegetables, and mushrooms. Registered by: Kelkit Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
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Siron
Made by filling thin yufka dough with minced meat or potato, rolling it up and baking it. It is a traditional dish of Şiran.
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Keşkek
Prepared by simmering wheat and meat for a long time and then pounding them together, keşkek is an essential dish at weddings and festive tables in Şiran.
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Pestil
Pestil made from mulberry juice is Şiran's traditional sweet. Prepared with local ingredients, this treat reflects the region's gastronomic richness.
Dishes from Gümüşhane Cuisine
What to eat in Gümüşhane →These dishes are known throughout Gümüşhane province; see the provincial food guide for details.
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Gümüşhane Sironu (yufka with yoghurt and garlic)
A dish with a registered geographical indication, in which rolled yufka is served with yoghurt and garlic.
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Gümüşhane Dölek Güveci (dölek casserole)
A casserole with a registered geographical indication.
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Kelkit Ketesi (Kelkit flaky pastry)
A kete (flaky pastry) with a registered geographical indication.
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Kürtün Araköy Ekmeği (Araköy village bread)
A village bread with a registered geographical indication.
What to Buy in Şiran: Local Products
- Şiran Honey (Şiran Balı) Şiran honey, made from the flowers on the slopes of the Çimen Mountains, is known for its organic character.
- Cereal Products Wheat and barley grown on the fertile soils of the Kelkit Valley are Şiran's main agricultural products.
What Şiran Is Famous For: Culture and Traditions
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Kelkit Valley Culture
Şiran is one of the main settlements of the Kelkit Valley, where traditional farming culture and village life are still maintained.
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Plateau Festivals (Yayla Şenlikleri)
Traditional festivals held on the plateaus in summer, with wrestling, horse races and folk music events, are an important part of Şiran's cultural life.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I eat in Şiran?
Şiran is known for 4 local dishes, above all Şiran Kök Pekmezi (Şiran root molasses), Siron, Keşkek and Pestil. Şiran Kök Pekmezi was registered as a protected geographical indication on 11 March 2024 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 1559). Product group: processed and unprocessed fruit and vegetables, and mushrooms. Registered by: Kelkit Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
What is Şiran famous for?
Şiran is known for Şiran Kök Pekmezi (Şiran root molasses), Şiran Honey (Şiran Balı) and Kelkit Valley Culture. Its best-known sights include Şiran Castle (Şiran Kalesi) and Çimen Mountains (Çimen Dağları).
What to buy in Şiran?
Local products and souvenirs to buy in Şiran include Şiran Honey (Şiran Balı) and Cereal Products.
Şiran Travel Guide
- Things to Do in Şiran 6 places to visit
- What to Eat in Gümüşhane All the famous dishes of the province
What to Eat in Other Districts of Gümüşhane
- Gümüşhane Central District 5 dishes Siron (Gümüşhane Mantısı), Pestil and Köme
- Kelkit 6 dishes Kelkit Şeker Fasulyesi (Kelkit sugar beans), Kelkit Kavurması (sautéed meat) and Kelkit Döneri
- Köse 2 dishes Siron (savoury pastry roll) and Pestil (fruit leather)
- Kürtün 4 dishes Siron, Karalahana Soup (collard green soup) and Pestil (fruit leather)
- Torul 4 dishes Siron (savoury pastry roll), Pestil (fruit leather) and Karalahana Çorbası