Dishes you should try in Ömerli: İçli Köfte (bulgur balls stuffed with spiced mince) and Kaburga Dolması (stuffed lamb ribs). This guide also covers the local products to buy and what Ömerli is famous for.
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Famous Dishes of Ömerli
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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. An important part of the district's gastronomic identity, this dish is a favourite with visitors.
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Kaburga Dolması (stuffed lamb ribs)
Lamb ribs are stuffed with a filling of rice and spices, then baked in the oven. Because it is prepared with seasonal ingredients, the dish offers a different flavour in each season.
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 Ömerli: Local Products
- Ömerli Karfoki Grapes Ömerli Karfoki Grapes were registered as a protected designation of origin on 8 February 2021 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 663). Product group: processed and unprocessed fruits and vegetables and mushrooms. Registered by: Ömerli Subprovincial Governorship.
- Wheat Wheat grown on the farmland of Ömerli is the district's main agricultural product.
What Ömerli Is Famous For: Culture and Traditions
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Traditional Life
Ömerli is a small district that keeps alive the traditional village culture of south-eastern Anatolia. This tradition is passed down from generation to generation as an important element of the local cultural identity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I eat in Ömerli?
Ömerli is known for 2 local dishes, above all İçli Köfte (bulgur balls stuffed with spiced mince) and Kaburga Dolması (stuffed lamb ribs). Thin bulgur dough is wrapped around a filling of minced meat and spices, then boiled. An important part of the district's gastronomic identity, this dish is a favourite with visitors.
What is Ömerli famous for?
Ömerli is known for İçli Köfte (bulgur balls stuffed with spiced mince), Ömerli Karfoki Grapes and Traditional Life. Its best-known sights include Ömerli Mosque and Natural Areas around Ömerli.
What to buy in Ömerli?
Local products and souvenirs to buy in Ömerli include Ömerli Karfoki Grapes and Wheat.
Ömerli Travel Guide
- Things to Do in Ömerli 3 places to visit
- What to Eat in Mardin All the famous dishes of the province
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)
- Midyat 3 dishes İçli Köfte (bulgur balls stuffed with spiced mince), Sembusek (triangular pastry) and Midyat İnciri (Midyat figs)
- Nusaybin 3 dishes İçli Köfte (stuffed bulgur dumplings), Kaburga Dolması (stuffed lamb ribs) and Buğday, arpa, mercimek ve pamuk (wheat, barley, lentils and cotton)
- 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)