Dishes you should try in Polateli: Kilis Tava (lamb and tomato skillet) and Zeytinyağlı Enginar (artichokes cooked in olive oil). This guide also covers the local products to buy and what Polateli is famous for.
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Famous Dishes of Polateli
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Kilis Tava (lamb and tomato skillet)
Kilis tava, made by cooking minced lamb with tomato, pepper and egg on a sač griddle, is also widely made in Polateli.
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Zeytinyağlı Enginar (artichokes cooked in olive oil)
Cold meze made by cooking fresh artichokes with olive oil, lemon and spices. It is a good example of Polateli's tradition of olive oil dishes.
Dishes from Kilis Cuisine
What to eat in Kilis →These dishes are known throughout Kilis province; see the provincial food guide for details.
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Cennet Çamuru (Kilis Kaymaklı Kırma Künefe, clotted-cream kadayıf dessert)
A dessert made with crumbled kadayıf, clotted cream and pistachio, with a registered geographical indication.
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Kilis Ekşili Kebabı (sour kebab)
A kebab with a registered geographical indication.
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Kilis Katmeri (layered pastry)
A katmer with a registered geographical indication.
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Kübbülmişviyye (variety of içli köfte)
A variety of içli köfte with a registered geographical indication.
What to Buy in Polateli: Local Products
- Olive oil Oil obtained from the olives grown in Polateli's fertile soil. It is the district's most important agricultural product.
- Üzüm ve Pekmez (grapes and grape molasses) Grapes grown in the region are eaten fresh at the table and also used to make pekmez.
What Polateli Is Famous For: Culture and Traditions
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Olive Growing and Viticulture Tradition
Olive growing and viticulture in Polateli are traditions maintained for centuries. During the harvest season, families gather to pick olives and grapes.
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Border Way of Life
Close to the Syrian border, Polateli lies in an area where different cultures interact. This geographical position has enriched the district's social and cultural fabric.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I eat in Polateli?
Polateli is known for 2 local dishes, above all Kilis Tava (lamb and tomato skillet) and Zeytinyağlı Enginar (artichokes cooked in olive oil). Kilis tava, made by cooking minced lamb with tomato, pepper and egg on a sač griddle, is also widely made in Polateli.
What is Polateli famous for?
Polateli is known for Kilis Tava (lamb and tomato skillet), Olive oil and Olive Growing and Viticulture Tradition. Its best-known sights include Polateli Mound and Olive Groves and Vineyards.
What to buy in Polateli?
Local products and souvenirs to buy in Polateli include Olive oil and Üzüm ve Pekmez (grapes and grape molasses).
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