Dishes you should try in Midyat: İçli Köfte (bulgur balls stuffed with spiced mince), Sembusek (triangular pastry) and Midyat İnciri (Midyat figs). This guide also covers the local products to buy and what Midyat is famous for.
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Famous Dishes of Midyat
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İçli Köfte (bulgur balls stuffed with spiced mince)
Thin bulgur dough is wrapped around a filling of minced meat and spices, then boiled. It can be tasted in its most authentic form at local markets and home-style restaurants.
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Sembusek (triangular pastry)
A traditional pastry made by folding thin dough around minced meat or cheese into a triangle shape and frying it.
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Midyat İnciri (Midyat figs)
Registered as a geographical indication, Midyat fig is recorded as a mountain fig of Midyat.
Dishes from Mardin Cuisine
What to eat in Mardin →These dishes are known throughout Mardin province; see the provincial food guide for details.
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Mardin Kaburga Dolması (lamb ribs stuffed with rice)
Lamb ribs stuffed with spiced rice; it has a registered geographical indication.
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Mardin Sembusek (minced-meat pastry)
A local börek with thin dough and a minced-meat filling, with a registered geographical indication.
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Mardin Kibe (stuffed bulgur dumpling)
A type of stuffed dish with a registered geographical indication.
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Mardin İkbebet (bulgur kofte)
A bulgur kofte; it has a registered geographical indication.
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Mardin Alluciye (plum stew)
A stew made with plums, with a registered geographical indication.
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Mardin Kiliçesi
A bread roll with a registered geographical indication.
What to Buy in Midyat: Local Products
- Midyat Acuru Midyat Acuru was registered as a protected geographical indication on 11 August 2021 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 848). Product group: processed and unprocessed fruits and vegetables and mushrooms. Registered by: Midyat Municipality.
- Midyat İnciri A product registered with TÜRKPATENT as a protected designation of origin.
- Midyat Kavunu (Midyat melon) Midyat Kavunu was registered as a protected geographical indication on 23 November 2021 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 954). Product group: processed and unprocessed fruits and vegetables and mushrooms. Registered by: Midyat Municipality.
- Midyat Tandır Ekmeği (Midyat tandoor bread) Midyat Tandır Ekmeği was registered as a protected geographical indication on 5 May 2022 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 1097). Product group: bakery and pastry products, dough products, desserts. Registered by: Midyat Municipality.
- Midyat Telkârisi (Midyat filigree) Midyat Telkârisi was registered as a protected geographical indication on 9 August 2021 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 837). Product group: handicrafts other than carpets, kilims and textiles. Registered by: Midyat Subprovincial Governorship.
- Midyat Turşusu (Midyat pickles) Midyat Turşusu was registered as a protected geographical indication on 1 June 2022 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 1131). Product group: processed and unprocessed fruits and vegetables and mushrooms. Registered by: Midyat Municipality.
- Midyat Zeynebi Üzümü (Midyat Zeynebi grapes) Midyat Zeynebi Üzümü was registered as a protected designation of origin on 8 February 2022 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 1023). Product group: processed and unprocessed fruits and vegetables and mushrooms. Registered by: Midyat Municipality.
What Midyat Is Famous For: Culture and Traditions
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Syriac Culture
Midyat is one of the most important centres of the Syriac Christian communities. Monasteries, churches and traditional telkari art are parts of this cultural heritage.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I eat in Midyat?
Midyat is known for 3 local dishes, above all İçli Köfte (bulgur balls stuffed with spiced mince), Sembusek (triangular pastry) and Midyat İnciri (Midyat figs). Thin bulgur dough is wrapped around a filling of minced meat and spices, then boiled. It can be tasted in its most authentic form at local markets and home-style restaurants.
What is Midyat famous for?
Midyat is known for İçli Köfte (bulgur balls stuffed with spiced mince), Midyat Acuru and Syriac Culture. Its best-known sights include Midyat Stone Houses and Mor Gabriel Monastery.
What to buy in Midyat?
Local products and souvenirs to buy in Midyat include Midyat Acuru, Midyat İnciri, Midyat Kavunu (Midyat melon) and Midyat Tandır Ekmeği (Midyat tandoor bread).
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What to Eat in Other Districts of Mardin
- Artuklu 3 dishes Kaburga Dolması (stuffed lamb ribs), İçli Köfte (stuffed bulgur balls) and Sembusek (Mardin pastry)
- Dargeçit 2 dishes İçli Köfte (stuffed bulgur balls) and Kaburga Dolması (stuffed lamb ribs)
- Derik 4 dishes Derik Halhalı Olive Oil, İçli Köfte and Kaburga Dolması
- Kızıltepe 4 dishes İçli Köfte (stuffed bulgur dumplings), Kaburga Dolması (stuffed lamb ribs) and Hamis, sembusek, ırok, teşt and şanbörek
- Mazıdağı 2 dishes İçli Köfte (bulgur balls stuffed with spiced mince) and Kaburga Dolması (stuffed lamb ribs)
- Nusaybin 3 dishes İçli Köfte (stuffed bulgur dumplings), Kaburga Dolması (stuffed lamb ribs) and Buğday, arpa, mercimek ve pamuk (wheat, barley, lentils and cotton)
- Ömerli 2 dishes İçli Köfte (bulgur balls stuffed with spiced mince) and Kaburga Dolması (stuffed lamb ribs)
- Savur 2 dishes İçli Köfte (bulgur balls stuffed with spiced mince) and Sembusek (triangular pastry)
- Yeşilli 2 dishes İçli Köfte (bulgur balls stuffed with spiced mince) and Sembusek (triangular pastry)