What to Eat in Erbaa: Famous Dishes and Local Products

Famous Dishes of Erbaa

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  Erbaa Katmeri

  Erbaa Katmeri was registered as a protected geographical indication on 6 June 2023 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 1375). Product group: bakery and pastry products, dough products, desserts. Registered by: Erbaa Municipality.

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  Erbaa Pidesi

  Made with thin dough and plenty of filling, Erbaa pide is baked in a stone oven. Its minced meat, kaşar cheese and egg varieties make it the district's best-known dish.

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  Cevizli Sucuk

  A traditional sweet made from strings of walnuts dipped in a mixture of grape molasses and starch, reflecting Erbaa's viticulture culture.

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  Keşkek

  Prepared by simmering cracked wheat and lamb for a long time, keşkek is an indispensable dish at weddings and special occasions in Erbaa.

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

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  Tokat Kebabı (lamb and vegetable kebab)

  A kebab with a registered geographical indication, made with lamb and vegetables and served on kebap pide.

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  Tokat Bez Sucuğu (cloth-wrapped sausage)

  A sausage with a registered geographical indication.

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  Tokat Çöreği

  A çörek (bun) with a registered geographical indication.

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  Zile Kömesi

  Köme (a pastry) with a registered geographical indication.

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  Turhal Yoğurtmacı (yoghurt dish)

  A yoghurt-based dish with a registered geographical indication.

What to Buy in Erbaa: Local Products

• Erbaa Narince Vine Leaf Erbaa Narince Vine Leaf was registered as a protected designation of origin on 5 December 2017 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 258). Product group: processed and unprocessed fruits and vegetables and mushrooms. Registered by: Erbaa Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
• Erbaa Vine Leaf Vine leaves grown on the Erbaa plain are pickled and exported to all parts of Türkiye. A geographically indicated product, it is among the most preferred leaves for making sarma.
• Erbaa Walnut Walnuts grown on the district's fertile soils are known for their thin shells and oily texture. They are used in traditional sweets such as cevizli sucuk and köme.

What Erbaa Is Famous For: Culture and Traditions

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  Viticulture Culture

  Erbaa is known for its viticulture tradition, which has lasted for centuries. Vineyards are an inseparable part of the district's economy and cultural identity. Traditional grape molasses-boiling events are held during the vintage season.

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What to Eat in Other Districts of Tokat

• Tokat Central District 4 dishes Tokat Kebabı (lamb and vegetable skewers), Zile Kömesi (walnut and pekmez dessert) and Bat Böreği (thin-layered pastry)
• Almus 3 dishes Keşkek (pounded wheat and meat), Almus Trout and Almus Sour Cherries
• Artova 2 dishes Madımak Soup (wild herb and bulgur soup) and Erişte (hand-cut noodles)
• Başçiftlik 4 dishes Keşkek (wheat and lamb porridge), Yağlaç (buttered flatbread) and Başçiftlik Keşkeği (Başçiftlik-style keşkek)
• Niksar 3 dishes Niksar Pidesi, Keşkek and Cevizli Sucuk
• Pazar 2 dishes Keşkek (wheat and lamb dish) and Madımak Yemeği (wild herb dish)
• Reşadiye 2 dishes Keşkek (wheat and lamb dish) and Erişte (hand-cut noodles)
• Sulusaray 2 dishes Keşkek (wheat and lamb dish) and Tarhana Çorbası (dried yoghurt, tomato and flour soup)
• Turhal 2 dishes Tokat Kebabı (skewered lamb and vegetables) and Bat Böreği (layered flatbread pie)
• Yeşilyurt 2 dishes Keşkek (wheat and lamb dish) and Tarhana Çorbası (dried yoghurt, tomato and flour soup)
• Zile 3 dishes Zile Pekmezi (grape molasses), Zile Kömesi (grape molasses and walnut sweet) and Tokat Kebabı (lamb and vegetable skewers)