What to Eat in Kangal: Famous Dishes and Local Products

Famous Dishes of Kangal

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  Kangal Balıklı Hot Springs

  Kangal Balıklı Hot Springs was registered as a protected designation of origin on 7 April 2003 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 46). Product group: other products. Registered by: Kangal District Governorship.

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  Sivas Köftesi

  Made with minced meat and spices, Sivas köftesi is also served in the traditional way in Kangal.

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  Madımak Çorbası (madımak herb and bulgur soup)

  Made with local madımak herb, bulgur and yoghurt, this soup is a traditional flavour of Kangal.

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 Kangal: Local Products

• Kangal Koyunu (Kangal sheep) Kangal Koyunu was registered as a protected designation of origin on 7 April 2003 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 47). Product group: other products. Registered by: Kangal District Governorship.
• Kangal Köpeği (Kangal shepherd dog) The Kangal shepherd dog is a world-famous Turkish dog breed, known for its large build, loyalty and protectiveness.
• Thermal Water The thermal water of Kangal Balıklı Hot Springs is known for its healing properties.

What Kangal Is Famous For: Culture and Traditions

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  Kangal Dog Culture

  The Kangal dog is a symbol of the district and of Sivas. The protection and breeding of this special breed is an important part of the district's cultural identity.

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  Spa Tourism

  Kangal Balıklı Hot Springs is a unique thermal treatment centre in the world. The tradition of treatment with doctor fish has brought the district international recognition.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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)
• Gemerek 3 dishes Sivas Köftesi, Keşkek (pounded wheat and meat) and Gemerek Gilaburusu (Gemerek guelder rose)
• 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)
• 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)