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Dishes you should try in Pazar: Derepazarı Pidesi, Muhlama, Hamsi Tava (fried anchovies) and Karalahana Sarması (stuffed kale leaves). This guide also covers the local products to buy and what Pazar is famous for.

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Famous Dishes of Pazar

  • Derepazarı Pidesi

    Derepazarı Pidesi was registered as a protected geographical indication on 30 January 2018 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 324). Product group: bakery and pastry products, dough dishes, desserts. Registered by: Derepazarı Municipality.

  • Muhlama

    Prepared with cornmeal and cheese melted in butter. This dish has an important place on local tables and is made using traditional recipes. An important part of the district's gastronomic identity, it is a favourite of visitors.

  • Hamsi Tava (fried anchovies)

    Prepared by frying fresh anchovies in cornmeal. Passed down from generation to generation, this dish is an important part of the region's culinary culture. Anchovies caught in the cold waters of the Black Sea reach their most delicious in winter.

  • Karalahana Sarması (stuffed kale leaves)

    Prepared by wrapping kale leaves around rice and minced meat and cooking them. Each household has its own version of this kale dish, which reflects family traditions in the kitchen.

Dishes from Rize Cuisine

What to eat in Rize →

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.

  • Rize Kavurması (fried meat)

    A kavurma with a registered geographical indication.

What to Buy in Pazar: Local Products

  • Pazar Çayı (Pazar tea) Tea grown in the district, one of the quality varieties of Rize tea.
  • Pazar Balı (Pazar honey) Honey obtained from plateau flowers, known for its natural qualities.

What Pazar Is Famous For: Culture and Traditions

  • Tea Culture

    Tea farming forms the basis of the district's culture in Pazar. This tradition is passed down from generation to generation as an important element of local cultural identity.

  • Horon Tradition

    Horon, danced to the accompaniment of the tulum at weddings and festivals, is part of the district's cultural identity.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I eat in Pazar?

Pazar is known for 4 local dishes, above all Derepazarı Pidesi, Muhlama, Hamsi Tava (fried anchovies) and Karalahana Sarması (stuffed kale leaves). Derepazarı Pidesi was registered as a protected geographical indication on 30 January 2018 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 324). Product group: bakery and pastry products, dough dishes, desserts. Registered by: Derepazarı Municipality.

What is Pazar famous for?

Pazar is known for Derepazarı Pidesi, Pazar Çayı (Pazar tea) and Tea Culture. Its best-known sights include Pazar Coast and Pazar Plateaus.

What to buy in Pazar?

Local products and souvenirs to buy in Pazar include Pazar Çayı (Pazar tea) and Pazar Balı (Pazar honey).

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