Dishes you should try in Gemerek: Sivas Köftesi, Keşkek (pounded wheat and meat) and Gemerek Gilaburusu (Gemerek guelder rose). This guide also covers the local products to buy and what Gemerek is famous for.
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Famous Dishes of Gemerek
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Sivas Köftesi
Sivas köftesi, prepared with minced meat and spices, is also served in Gemerek using the traditional recipe.
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Keşkek (pounded wheat and meat)
Prepared by simmering wheat and meat for a long time and then pounding them, keşkek is indispensable at wedding tables. Small differences in each village's keşkek recipe add to the richness of the dish.
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Gemerek Gilaburusu (Gemerek guelder rose)
Guelder rose fruit grown in Gemerek; according to the source, it is a fleshy, juicy, thin-skinned product with large grains.
Dishes from Sivas Cuisine
What to eat in Sivas →These dishes are known throughout Sivas province; see the provincial food guide for details.
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Sivas Katmeri (Sivas katmer)
Katmer (flaky pastry) with a registered geographical indication.
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Sivas Pastırması (Sivas pastırma)
Pastırma (cured beef) with a registered geographical indication.
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Divriği Pilavı (Divriği rice pilaf)
A pilaf with a registered geographical indication, also known as Alatlı pilavı.
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Ulaş Yaprak Döneri (Ulaş leaf döner)
Döner with a registered geographical indication.
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Zara Sac Ekmeği (Zara griddle bread)
Bread with a registered geographical indication.
What to Buy in Gemerek: Local Products
- Gemerek Gilaburusu Gemerek Gilaburusu was registered as a designation of origin on 23 November 2017 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 241). Product group: processed and unprocessed fruit and vegetables, and mushrooms. Registered by: Gemerek District Governorship.
- Wheat and Sugar Beet Wheat and sugar beet are widely grown on the Gemerek Plain.
What Gemerek Is Famous For: Culture and Traditions
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Farming Culture
Gemerek is a district with a strong farming culture thanks to its fertile plain. This tradition is passed down from generation to generation as an important element of the local people's cultural identity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I eat in Gemerek?
Gemerek is known for 3 local dishes, above all Sivas Köftesi, Keşkek (pounded wheat and meat) and Gemerek Gilaburusu (Gemerek guelder rose). Sivas köftesi, prepared with minced meat and spices, is also served in Gemerek using the traditional recipe.
What is Gemerek famous for?
Gemerek is known for Sivas Köftesi, Gemerek Gilaburusu and Farming Culture. Its best-known sights include Sızır Cascade and Gemerek Castle.
What to buy in Gemerek?
Local products and souvenirs to buy in Gemerek include Gemerek Gilaburusu and Wheat and Sugar Beet.
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What to Eat in Other Districts of Sivas
- Sivas Central District 3 dishes Sivas Köftesi, Madımak Çorbası (madımak herb and bulgur soup) and Katmer
- Akıncılar 2 dishes Sivas Köftesi and Keşkek (wheat and meat dish)
- Altınyayla 2 dishes Sivas Köftesi and Keşkek (wheat and meat dish)
- Divriği 3 dishes Divriği Pilavı /Alatlı Pilavı, Divriği Köftesi and Keşkek
- Doğanşar 5 dishes Sivas Köftesi, Keşkek (wheat and meat dish) and Katıklı Aş (cold ayran and mint soup)
- Gölova 2 dishes Sivas Köftesi and Keşkek
- Gürün 3 dishes Gürün Dut Pekmezi (mulberry molasses), Gürün Pastırması (air-dried cured beef) and Gürün Elması (Gürün apples)
- Hafik 4 dishes Sivas Köftesi (Sivas meatballs), Madımak Çorbası (wild madımak soup) and Hafik Tava (lamb and vegetable casserole)
- İmranlı 2 dishes Sivas Köftesi and Keşkek (wheat and meat dish)
- Kangal 3 dishes Kangal Balıklı Hot Springs, Sivas Köftesi and Madımak Çorbası (madımak herb and bulgur soup)
- Koyulhisar 3 dishes Sivas Köftesi (Sivas meatballs), Keşkek (wheat and meat dish) and Koyulhisar tomato
- Suşehri 2 dishes Sivas Köftesi (Sivas meatballs) and Keşkek (wheat and meat porridge)
- Şarkışla 2 dishes Sivas Köftesi (Sivas meatballs) and Keşkek (wheat and meat dish)
- Ulaş 3 dishes Ulaş Etli Pidesi (Ulaş meat pide), Sivas Köftesi (Sivas meatballs) and Keşkek (wheat and meat dish)
- Yıldızeli 7 dishes Sivas Köftesi, Madımak Çorbası (wild herb soup) and Madımak (wild herb stew)
- Zara 3 dishes Zara Balı (Zara honey), Sivas Köftesi (Sivas meatballs) and Madımak Çorbası (wild herb soup)