Dishes you should try in Hasköy: Hasköy İçli Köftesi, Ayran Aşı and Peynirli Gözleme. This guide also covers the local products to buy and what Hasköy is famous for.
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Famous Dishes of Hasköy
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Hasköy İçli Köftesi
Prepared by filling a thin bulgur shell with a stuffing of minced meat, onion and spices, then boiling or frying it. Served with a yoghurt sauce.
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Ayran Aşı
A traditional soup made with yoghurt, bulgur and mint, an essential part of Hasköy's winter tables.
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Peynirli Gözleme
Flatbread prepared with local herbed cheese and lor, cooked on a griddle and served with butter.
Dishes from Muş Cuisine
What to eat in Muş →These dishes are known throughout Muş province; see the provincial food guide for details.
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Muş Köftesi (Muş meatballs)
Köfte with a registered geographical indication.
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Muş Çorti Aşı (çorti herb soup)
A dish with a registered geographical indication, made with çorti, a herb similar to kale.
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Lobik (bean dish)
A local dish made with beans.
What to Buy in Hasköy: Local Products
- Hasköy Otlu Peyniri Cheese made from sheep's milk and flavoured with local herbs, matured in a tulum or a tin. It resembles Van herbed cheese but has its own distinctive aroma.
- Hasköy Tereyağı Butter produced from the milk of animals grazing on the plateaus, known for its yellow colour and intense aroma.
What Hasköy Is Famous For: Culture and Traditions
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Plateau Migration Tradition
The tradition of migrating to the plateaus in the summer months continues in Hasköy. The departure to the plateau with the animals is celebrated with traditional festivities and community solidarity.
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Traditional Handicrafts
In the villages of Hasköy, kilim and carpet weaving, felt-making and wool spinning are traditional handicrafts that continue to be practised by women.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I eat in Hasköy?
Hasköy is known for 3 local dishes, above all Hasköy İçli Köftesi, Ayran Aşı and Peynirli Gözleme. Prepared by filling a thin bulgur shell with a stuffing of minced meat, onion and spices, then boiling or frying it. Served with a yoghurt sauce.
What is Hasköy famous for?
Hasköy is known for Hasköy İçli Köftesi, Hasköy Otlu Peyniri and Plateau Migration Tradition. Its best-known sights include Hasköy Castle and Murat River Valley.
What to buy in Hasköy?
Local products and souvenirs to buy in Hasköy include Hasköy Otlu Peyniri and Hasköy Tereyağı.
Hasköy Travel Guide
What to Eat in Other Districts of Muş
- Muş Central District 3 dishes Muş Köftesi (Kitel), Muş Tandır Ekmeği and Ayran Aşı (Soup)
- Bulanık 3 dishes Bulanık Köftesi, Heriso (Keşkek) and Lor Peynirli Gözleme
- Korkut 3 dishes Korkut Köftesi (bulgur and meatballs), Tandır Çorbası (lamb, chickpea and wheat soup) and Lor Peynirli Börek
- Malazgirt 3 dishes Malazgirt Köftesi (Malazgirt meatballs), Kavut (roasted wheat dessert) and Tandır Ekmeği (clay oven bread)
- Varto