Dishes you should try in Savur: İçli Köfte (bulgur balls stuffed with spiced mince) and Sembusek (triangular pastry). This guide also covers the local products to buy and what Savur is famous for.
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Famous Dishes of Savur
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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. Prepared by local people on special occasions, this dish is a symbol of hospitality.
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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. Prepared by local people on special occasions, this dish is a symbol of hospitality.
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 Savur: Local Products
- Pekmez Grape molasses is produced in Savur using traditional methods.
What Savur Is Famous For: Culture and Traditions
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Stone House Culture
Savur keeps alive the stone house architecture and traditional way of life, as a small-scale reflection of Mardin.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I eat in Savur?
Savur is known for 2 local dishes, above all İçli Köfte (bulgur balls stuffed with spiced mince) and Sembusek (triangular pastry). Thin bulgur dough is wrapped around a filling of minced meat and spices, then boiled. Prepared by local people on special occasions, this dish is a symbol of hospitality.
What is Savur famous for?
Savur is known for İçli Köfte (bulgur balls stuffed with spiced mince), Pekmez and Stone House Culture. Its best-known sights include Savur Castle and Savur Stone Houses.
What to buy in Savur?
Local products and souvenirs to buy in Savur include Pekmez.
Savur Travel Guide
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)
- Ömerli 2 dishes İçli Köfte (bulgur balls stuffed with spiced mince) and Kaburga Dolması (stuffed lamb ribs)
- Yeşilli 2 dishes İçli Köfte (bulgur balls stuffed with spiced mince) and Sembusek (triangular pastry)