Dishes you should try in Silopi: Kebap and Keledoş (lentil, bulgur and yoghurt soup). This guide also covers the local products to buy and what Silopi is famous for.
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Famous Dishes of Silopi
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Kebap
Lamb cooked over charcoal, also served in the traditional way in Silopi.
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Keledoş (lentil, bulgur and yoghurt soup)
A traditional soup made with lentils, bulgur and yoghurt, the staple dish of the winter months. Prepared by local people on special occasions, it is a symbol of hospitality.
Dishes from Şırnak Cuisine
What to eat in Şırnak →These dishes are known throughout Şırnak province; see the provincial food guide for details.
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Cizre Meyre (Cizre local dish)
A local dish with a registered geographical indication.
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Beytüşşebap Sehleber Kebabı (Beytüşşebap Sehleber kebab)
A kebab with a registered geographical indication.
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Cizre Luzine Tatlısı (Cizre luzine dessert)
A dessert with a registered geographical indication.
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Cizre Memilheva Kurabiyesi (Cizre Memilheva biscuits)
Biscuits with a registered geographical indication.
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Cizre Leyminete (lemonade)
A lemonade with a registered geographical indication.
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Şırnak Hanuhin Tatlısı (Şırnak Hanuhin dessert)
A dessert with a registered geographical indication.
What to Buy in Silopi: Local Products
- Silopi Behnat İnciri (Silopi Behnat figs) Silopi Behnat İnciri was registered as a protected geographical indication on 9 May 2024 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 1587). Product group: processed and unprocessed fruits and vegetables and mushrooms. Registered by: Silopi District Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry.
- Wheat and Cotton Wheat and cotton are widely grown in Silopi.
What Silopi Is Famous For: Culture and Traditions
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Border Trade Culture
Silopi is a district where border trade culture is strong, thanks to its proximity to the Habur Border Gate.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I eat in Silopi?
Silopi is known for 2 local dishes, above all Kebap and Keledoş (lentil, bulgur and yoghurt soup). Lamb cooked over charcoal, also served in the traditional way in Silopi.
What is Silopi famous for?
Silopi is known for Kebap, Silopi Behnat İnciri (Silopi Behnat figs) and Border Trade Culture. Its best-known sights include Habur Border Gate and Silopi Plain.
What to buy in Silopi?
Local products and souvenirs to buy in Silopi include Silopi Behnat İnciri (Silopi Behnat figs) and Wheat and Cotton.
Silopi Travel Guide
- Things to Do in Silopi 5 places to visit
- What to Eat in Şırnak All the famous dishes of the province
What to Eat in Other Districts of Şırnak
- Şırnak Central District 2 dishes Şırnak Kebabı and Keledoş (lentil, bulgur and yoghurt soup)
- Beytüşşebap 2 dishes Beytüşşebap Honey and Beytüşşebap Sehleber Kebabı
- Cizre 3 dishes Cizre Luzine Sweet, Cizre Kebabı and Keledoş
- Güçlükönak 2 dishes Kebap and Keledoş (lentil, bulgur and yoghurt soup)
- İdil 2 dishes Kebap and Keledoş (lentil, bulgur and yoghurt soup)
- Uludere 6 dishes Kebap, Keledoş (lentil, bulgur and yoghurt soup) and Gurö Yemeği (curd and rice dish)