Dishes you should try in Kurtalan: Büryan Kebabı (slow-cooked lamb) and Perde Pilavı (rice wrapped in pastry). This guide also covers the local products to buy and what Kurtalan is famous for.
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Famous Dishes of Kurtalan
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Büryan Kebabı (slow-cooked lamb)
Prepared by slow-cooking lamb in a tandır oven for a long time, büryan kebabı is also served in Kurtalan with the traditional recipe.
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Perde Pilavı (rice wrapped in pastry)
Rice wrapped in yufka pastry and prepared with chicken and almonds. Prepared from 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.
Dishes from Siirt Cuisine
What to eat in Siirt →These dishes are known throughout Siirt province; see the provincial food guide for details.
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Siirt Büryan Kebabı (pit-roasted lamb)
A kebab cooked in a pit, with a registered geographical indication.
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Siirt Perde Pilavı (pastry-wrapped pilaf)
A pilaf with a registered geographical indication.
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Siirt Pırtike Çorbası (Siirt pırtike soup)
A soup with a registered geographical indication.
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Siirt İçli Köftesi (Kitel) (stuffed bulgur meatballs)
Registered with a geographical indication.
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Siirt Gebole Tatlısı (Siirt gebole dessert)
A dessert with a registered geographical indication.
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Siirt Varak Keek Tatlısı (Siirt varak keek dessert)
A dessert with a registered geographical indication.
What to Buy in Kurtalan: Local Products
- Siirt Fıstığı (Siirt pistachio) Siirt pistachio, grown around Kurtalan, is known for its small size and intense aroma.
- Wheat and Barley Wheat and barley farming is widespread on the Kurtalan Plain.
What Kurtalan Is Famous For: Culture and Traditions
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Railway Heritage
Kurtalan is known for the easternmost railway station in Türkiye. Being the last stop of the Southern Express gives the district historic importance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I eat in Kurtalan?
Kurtalan is known for 2 local dishes, above all Büryan Kebabı (slow-cooked lamb) and Perde Pilavı (rice wrapped in pastry). Prepared by slow-cooking lamb in a tandır oven for a long time, büryan kebabı is also served in Kurtalan with the traditional recipe.
What is Kurtalan famous for?
Kurtalan is known for Büryan Kebabı (slow-cooked lamb), Siirt Fıstığı (Siirt pistachio) and Railway Heritage. Its best-known sights include Kurtalan Station and Erzen.
What to buy in Kurtalan?
Local products and souvenirs to buy in Kurtalan include Siirt Fıstığı (Siirt pistachio) and Wheat and Barley.
Kurtalan Travel Guide
- Things to Do in Kurtalan 7 places to visit
- What to Eat in Siirt All the famous dishes of the province
What to Eat in Other Districts of Siirt
- Siirt Central District 4 dishes Siirt Büryan Kebabı (slow-cooked lamb), Perde Pilavı (layered rice dish) and Siirt Peyniri (Otlu Peynir, herbed cheese)
- Baykan 3 dishes Büryan Kebabı (lamb cooked in a tandır), Perde Pilavı (rice wrapped in yufka pastry) and Siirt Büryan Kebabı (pit-cooked kebab from Siirt)
- Eruh 2 dishes Büryan Kebabı (slow-cooked lamb) and Keledoş (lentil, bulgur and yoghurt soup)
- Pervari 4 dishes Pervari Honey, Büryan Kebabı and Keledoş
- Şırvan 2 dishes Büryan Kebabı (lamb cooked in a tandır) and Keledoş (lentil, bulgur and yoghurt soup)
- Tillo 2 dishes Büryan Kebabı and Perde Pilavı