Dishes you should try in Kağızman: Kağızman Köftesi, Kars Kaşarı (Kars kaşar cheese), Kağızman apricots and Kağızman Uzun Elması (Kağızman long apple). This guide also covers the local products to buy and what Kağızman is famous for.
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Famous Dishes of Kağızman
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Kağızman Köftesi
Kağızman köftesi, kneaded with finely minced onion and spices and grilled, is the district's best-known dish.
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Kars Kaşarı (Kars kaşar cheese)
Kaşar cheese produced around Kağızman, one of the quality varieties of Kars kaşar.
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Kağızman apricots
An endemic product of Kağızman district. The head of the Kars Chamber of Agriculture stated that work on a geographical indication for this apricot has begun.
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Kağızman Uzun Elması (Kağızman long apple)
A long apple specific to Kağızman; a news report states that it received a geographical indication in 2018.
Dishes from Kars Cuisine
What to eat in Kars →These dishes are known throughout Kars province; see the provincial food guide for details.
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Kars Kaz Eti (Kars goose meat)
Goose meat that is salted, dried and then cooked; it received a geographical indication in 2023.
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Kars Erişte Pilavı (noodle pilaf)
A pilaf served with goose meat, with a registered geographical indication.
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Kars Ketesi (flaky pastry)
A kete with a registered geographical indication.
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Hangel (Kars dumplings)
The Kars version of mantı, served with yoghurt and butter.
What to Buy in Kağızman: Local Products
- Kağızman Uzun Elması Kağızman Uzun Elması was registered as a protected designation of origin on 25 December 2017 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 307). Product group: processed and unprocessed fruits and vegetables and mushrooms. Registered by: Kars Special Provincial Administration.
- Kağızman Apricots Apricots grown in the mild climate of the Aras River valley, known for their sweet aroma.
- Kağızman Salt Rock salt obtained from Kağızman's salt beds; for centuries it has been an important trade product of the region.
What Kağızman Is Famous For: Culture and Traditions
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Salt Mining Tradition
Kağızman has been known for salt mining for centuries. Salt beds and caves form the foundation of the district's cultural and economic history.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I eat in Kağızman?
Kağızman is known for 4 local dishes, above all Kağızman Köftesi, Kars Kaşarı (Kars kaşar cheese), Kağızman apricots and Kağızman Uzun Elması (Kağızman long apple). Kağızman köftesi, kneaded with finely minced onion and spices and grilled, is the district's best-known dish.
What is Kağızman famous for?
Kağızman is known for Kağızman Köftesi, Kağızman Uzun Elması and Salt Mining Tradition. Its best-known sights include Aras River Valley and Keçivan Castle.
What to buy in Kağızman?
Local products and souvenirs to buy in Kağızman include Kağızman Uzun Elması, Kağızman Apricots and Kağızman Salt.
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What to Eat in Other Districts of Kars
- Kars Central District 3 dishes Kars Kaşarı, Kaz Eti and Hangel
- Akyaka 2 dishes Kars Kaşarı and Hangel
- Arpaçay 2 dishes Kars Kaşarı and Kaz Eti
- Digor 3 dishes Kars Kaşarı, Hangel (Kars-style dumplings) and Kaşar Cheese (Digor-based producer)
- Sarıkamış 3 dishes Sarıkamış Obsidian Stone, Kars Kaşarı and Hangel
- Selim 2 dishes Kars Kaşarı and Hangel
- Susuz 2 dishes Kars Kaşarı and Hangel