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Dishes you should try in Siverek: Siverek Çiğ Köftesi (spiced raw kofte), Urfa Kebabı, Etli Sıkma (sour meat stew) and Keşkek (wheat and meat dish). This guide also covers the local products to buy and what Siverek is famous for.

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Famous Dishes of Siverek

  • Siverek Çiğ Köftesi (spiced raw kofte)

    Siverek çiğ köftesi is made with fine bulgur and isot pepper. It is known for a spicier version than Urfa çiğ köftesi.

  • Urfa Kebabı

    Urfa kebab, made by grilling minced lamb over charcoal, is also served in the traditional way in Siverek.

  • Etli Sıkma (sour meat stew)

    A sour, watery dish made with the meat used for raw kofte. Its sour flavour comes from unripe grape juice (koruk suyu) or lemon salt.

  • Keşkek (wheat and meat dish)

    Siverek is known for keşkek among its grain dishes.

  • Bademli Pilav (almond pilaf)

    A pilaf that can be prepared in Siverek's cuisine for special occasions.

Dishes from Şanlıurfa Cuisine

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

  • Şanlıurfa Çiğ Köfte (raw meatballs)

    The symbol of the region's sıra nights; it has a registered geographical indication.

  • Urfa Tepsi Kebabı (tray kebab)

    A kebab with a registered geographical indication.

  • Urfa Ciğer Kebabı (liver kebab)

    A kebab with a registered geographical indication, also eaten at breakfast.

  • Urfa Lahmacunu (Kıymalı Ekmeği)

    Registered with a geographical indication.

  • Urfa İçli Köftesi (stuffed bulgur köfte)

    Registered with a geographical indication.

  • Urfa Şıllık Tatlısı (şıllık dessert)

    A dessert with a registered geographical indication.

What to Buy in Siverek: Local Products

  • Siverek Tavası Siverek Tavası was registered as a protected geographical indication on 23 May 2023 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 1360). Product group: dishes and soups. Registered by: Şanlıurfa Metropolitan Municipality.
  • Karacadağ Pirinci (Karacadağ rice) Rice grown on the slopes of Karacadağ, one of Türkiye's highest-quality rice varieties. It holds a geographical indication registration.
  • İsot (isot pepper) Isot is widely produced in Siverek.

What Siverek Is Famous For: Culture and Traditions

  • Tribal Culture

    Siverek is a district where the traditional tribal structure is strong. This social structure shapes the district's cultural life.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I eat in Siverek?

Siverek is known for 5 local dishes, above all Siverek Çiğ Köftesi (spiced raw kofte), Urfa Kebabı, Etli Sıkma (sour meat stew) and Keşkek (wheat and meat dish). Siverek çiğ köftesi is made with fine bulgur and isot pepper. It is known for a spicier version than Urfa çiğ köftesi.

What is Siverek famous for?

Siverek is known for Siverek Çiğ Köftesi (spiced raw kofte), Siverek Tavası and Tribal Culture. Its best-known sights include Karacadağ and Siverek Castle.

What to buy in Siverek?

Local products and souvenirs to buy in Siverek include Siverek Tavası, Karacadağ Pirinci (Karacadağ rice) and İsot (isot pepper).

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