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Dishes you should try in Korgan: Karalahana Sarması (stuffed collard green leaves), Kuymak (cornmeal and melted cheese) and Hamsi Tava (fried anchovies). This guide also covers the local products to buy and what Korgan is famous for.

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Famous Dishes of Korgan

  • Karalahana Sarması (stuffed collard green leaves)

    Collard green leaves rolled around rice and minced meat and then cooked. Warming on cold winter days, this dish is the comfort food of the region.

  • Kuymak (cornmeal and melted cheese)

    Prepared with cornmeal and cheese melted in butter. Made using recipes passed down through generations, this dish is an important part of the region's culinary culture. Prepared by local people on special occasions, it is a symbol of hospitality.

  • Hamsi Tava (fried anchovies)

    Prepared by frying fresh anchovies in cornmeal. Prepared with local ingredients, this dish reflects the gastronomic richness of the region. Anchovies caught in the cold waters of the Black Sea reach their most delicious state in the winter months.

Dishes from Ordu Cuisine

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These dishes are known throughout Ordu province; see the provincial food guide for details.

  • Ordu Pidesi (Yağlısı) (buttery pide)

    A pide registered with a geographical indication.

  • Ordu Tostu

    A toasted sandwich registered with a geographical indication.

  • Ordu Pancar Çorbası (Swiss chard soup)

    A soup made with black cabbage, registered with a geographical indication.

  • Ordu Fındıklı Burma Tatlısı (hazelnut burma dessert)

    A dessert registered with a geographical indication.

  • Kabataş Helvası (Kabataş halva)

    A halva registered with a geographical indication.

What to Buy in Korgan: Local Products

  • Korgan Hazelnuts Hazelnuts grown in the district are among the high-quality varieties of Ordu hazelnuts.
  • Korgan Honey Honey obtained from highland flowers, known for its natural character.

What Korgan Is Famous For: Culture and Traditions

  • Highland Culture

    The tradition of moving to the highland pastures continues in Korgan during the summer months. As an important element of the local people's cultural identity, this tradition is passed down from generation to generation.

  • Horon Tradition

    The horon, danced to the accompaniment of the kemençe at weddings and festivities, is part of the district's cultural identity.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I eat in Korgan?

Korgan is known for 3 local dishes, above all Karalahana Sarması (stuffed collard green leaves), Kuymak (cornmeal and melted cheese) and Hamsi Tava (fried anchovies). Collard green leaves rolled around rice and minced meat and then cooked. Warming on cold winter days, this dish is the comfort food of the region.

What is Korgan famous for?

Korgan is known for Karalahana Sarması (stuffed collard green leaves), Korgan Hazelnuts and Highland Culture. Its best-known sights include Korgan Highland Pastures and Korgan Streams.

What to buy in Korgan?

Local products and souvenirs to buy in Korgan include Korgan Hazelnuts and Korgan Honey.

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