What to Eat in Zile: Famous Dishes and Local Products

Famous Dishes of Zile

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  Zile Pekmezi (grape molasses)

  Zile Pekmezi was registered as a protected geographical indication on 17 November 2009 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 118). Product group: chocolate, confectionery and related products. Registered by: Zile Commodity Exchange.

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  Zile Kömesi (grape molasses and walnut sweet)

  A traditional sweet made by boiling a mixture of grape molasses and starch and dipping walnut strings into it. It is Zile's geographically indicated speciality and is made in autumn during the grape harvest.

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  Tokat Kebabı (lamb and vegetable skewers)

  Prepared by threading pieces of lamb, potato, aubergine and tomato on skewers and cooking them over a wood fire. Widely eaten in Zile, this dish is the signature food of Tokat.

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

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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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  Erbaa Katmeri

  A katmer (layered 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 Zile: Local Products

• Zile Beji Marble Zile Beji Marble was registered as a protected designation of origin on 26 January 2023 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 1326). Product group: other products. Registered by: Zile Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
• Zile Kömesi Zile Kömesi was registered as a protected geographical indication on 1 November 2017 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 224). Product group: chocolate, confectionery and related products. Registered by: Zile Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

What Zile Is Famous For: Culture and Traditions

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  Veni Vidi Vici Legacy

  Julius Caesar's victory at Zile in 47 BC and his words 'I came, I saw, I conquered' have given the district an important place in world history. Cultural events are held every year to commemorate this event.

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  Viticulture and Molasses-Making Tradition

  Zile is known for its centuries-old viticulture tradition. The customs of boiling grape molasses and making köme are still carried on during the grape harvest.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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)
• Erbaa 4 dishes Erbaa Katmeri, Erbaa Pidesi and Cevizli Sucuk
• 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)