Dishes you should try in Çemişgezek: Gulik, Keledoş, Şavak Cheese (Şavak peyniri) and Tulum Cheese (Tulum peyniri). This guide also covers the local products to buy and what Çemişgezek is famous for.
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Famous Dishes of Çemişgezek
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Gulik
A traditional soup made with bulgur, chickpeas and red pepper, and the most characteristic flavour of Çemişgezek cuisine.
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Keledoş
A traditional dish made with dried beans, bulgur and yoghurt, an indispensable flavour on winter tables.
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Şavak Cheese (Şavak peyniri)
Şavak cheese is produced in Çemişgezek on the basis of livestock farming and promoted at local festivals.
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Tulum Cheese (Tulum peyniri)
Tulum cheese is produced in Çemişgezek on the basis of livestock farming and promoted at local festivals.
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Dried Seedless Mulberries (Kurutulmuş çekirdeksiz dut)
Dried seedless mulberries are produced in Çemişgezek on the basis of fruit growing and promoted at local festivals.
Dishes from Tunceli Cuisine
What to eat in Tunceli →These dishes are known throughout Tunceli province; see the provincial food guide for details.
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Tunceli Şorbik Çorbası (Şorbik soup)
A soup with a registered geographical indication.
What to Buy in Çemişgezek: Local Products
- Çemişgezek Ulukale Mulberry (Çemişgezek Ulukale Dutu) Çemişgezek Ulukale Mulberry was registered as a protected designation of origin on 8 March 2019 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 423). Product group: processed and unprocessed fruits, vegetables and mushrooms. Registered by: Tunceli Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry.
- Honey (Bal) Flower honey gathered from Çemişgezek's high plateaus. It is known in the region for its natural, unadulterated character.
- Walnuts (Ceviz) Walnuts grown in the district's valleys are known for their thin shells.
What Çemişgezek Is Famous For: Culture and Traditions
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Legacy of the Çubukoğulları
Çemişgezek was one of the important centres of the Principality of the Çubukoğulları, which ruled in the 12th–14th centuries. Structures such as the castle and the mosque carry the cultural heritage of this period to the present day.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I eat in Çemişgezek?
Çemişgezek is known for 5 local dishes, above all Gulik, Keledoş, Şavak Cheese (Şavak peyniri) and Tulum Cheese (Tulum peyniri). A traditional soup made with bulgur, chickpeas and red pepper, and the most characteristic flavour of Çemişgezek cuisine.
What is Çemişgezek famous for?
Çemişgezek is known for Gulik, Çemişgezek Ulukale Mulberry (Çemişgezek Ulukale Dutu) and Legacy of the Çubukoğulları. Its best-known sights include Çemişgezek Castle (Çemişgezek Kalesi) and Shores of Keban Dam Lake (Keban Baraj Gölü Kıyıları).
What to buy in Çemişgezek?
Local products and souvenirs to buy in Çemişgezek include Çemişgezek Ulukale Mulberry (Çemişgezek Ulukale Dutu), Honey (Bal) and Walnuts (Ceviz).
Çemişgezek Travel Guide
- Things to Do in Çemişgezek 6 places to visit
- What to Eat in Tunceli All the famous dishes of the province
What to Eat in Other Districts of Tunceli
- Tunceli Central District 3 dishes Gulik (Herle), Keledoş and Tunceli Kebab
- Hozat 3 dishes Gulik (wheat and chickpea soup), Keledoş (bean and bulgur dish) and Şavak Peyniri ve Tulum Peyniri (Şavak and tulum cheeses)
- Mazgirt 2 dishes Gulik and Keledoş
- Nazımiye 2 dishes Gulik and Keledoş
- Ovacık 2 dishes Gulik and Keledoş
- Pertek 3 dishes Gulik (wheat groats, chickpea and red pepper soup), Fish and Şavak and tulum cheeses
- Pülümür 2 dishes Gulik and Keledoş