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Dishes you should try in İkizdere: Muhlama, Karalahana Çorbası and Laz Böreği. This guide also covers the local products to buy and what İkizdere is famous for.

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Famous Dishes of İkizdere

  • Muhlama

    Prepared with cheese melted in butter and cornmeal. This dish holds an important place on local tables and is made according to traditional recipes. Because it is made with seasonal ingredients, the dish offers a different flavour in every season.

  • Karalahana Çorbası

    A soup made with kale, cornmeal and beans. Made according to recipes passed down through generations, this dish is an important part of the region's culinary culture. The meeting of kale and cornmeal creates the most characteristic flavour of Black Sea cuisine.

  • Laz Böreği

    A sweet börek of thin layers of yufka with muhallebi between them, baked in the oven. Prepared with local ingredients, this flavour reflects the region's gastronomic richness.

Dishes from Rize Cuisine

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

  • Rize Muhlaması (cornmeal, butter and cheese dish)

    A dish made with cornmeal, butter and cheese, with a registered geographical indication.

  • Rize Etli Karalahana Sarması (meat-stuffed black cabbage rolls)

    Stuffed cabbage rolls with a registered geographical indication.

  • Rize Pepeçurası (grape and cornmeal dessert)

    A dessert made with grapes and cornmeal, with a registered geographical indication.

  • Derepazarı Pidesi

    A pide with a registered geographical indication.

  • Rize Kavurması (fried meat)

    A kavurma with a registered geographical indication.

What to Buy in İkizdere: Local Products

  • Anzer Honey Anzer honey, gathered at 2,500 metres on the Anzer Plateau, is obtained from the nectar of more than 90 endemic plant species. It is considered one of the most expensive honeys in the world, sold for thousands of lira per kilogram.
  • İkizdere Tea Tea grown in the district and one of the quality varieties of Rize tea.

What İkizdere Is Famous For: Culture and Traditions

  • Anzer Honey Culture

    The beekeeping tradition on the Anzer Plateau, which has continued for centuries, forms the foundation of İkizdere's cultural identity. Anzer honey is regarded as a product with no equal in the world.

  • Kaçkar Mountaineering Culture

    İkizdere is an important starting point for climbing the Kaçkar Mountains. This cultural element, which strengthens social bonds, holds an important place in the region's social life.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I eat in İkizdere?

İkizdere is known for 3 local dishes, above all Muhlama, Karalahana Çorbası and Laz Böreği. Prepared with cheese melted in butter and cornmeal. This dish holds an important place on local tables and is made according to traditional recipes. Because it is made with seasonal ingredients, the dish offers a different flavour in every season.

What is İkizdere famous for?

İkizdere is known for Muhlama, Anzer Honey and Anzer Honey Culture. Its best-known sights include Anzer Plateau and İkizdere Valley.

What to buy in İkizdere?

Local products and souvenirs to buy in İkizdere include Anzer Honey and İkizdere Tea.

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