Dishes you should try in Pertek: Gulik (wheat groats, chickpea and red pepper soup), Fish and Şavak and tulum cheeses. This guide also covers the local products to buy and what Pertek is famous for.
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Famous Dishes of Pertek
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Gulik (wheat groats, chickpea and red pepper soup)
A traditional soup made with bulgur, chickpeas and red pepper, and the most characteristic flavour of Pertek cuisine.
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Fish
Freshwater fish caught in Keban Dam Lake, served grilled or fried in a pan.
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Şavak and tulum cheeses
Regional cheeses made from livestock farming in Pertek, Çemişgezek and Hozat are among the best known.
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 Pertek: Local Products
- Honey Flower honey gathered on Pertek's high plateaus, known in the region for its natural and unadulterated character.
What Pertek Is Famous For: Culture and Traditions
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Submerged Town Heritage
When the waters of Keban Dam Lake rose, the old settlement of Pertek was submerged. The people who moved to New Pertek continue to keep alive the memories and cultural heritage of the old town.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I eat in Pertek?
Pertek is known for 3 local dishes, above all Gulik (wheat groats, chickpea and red pepper soup), Fish and Şavak and tulum cheeses. A traditional soup made with bulgur, chickpeas and red pepper, and the most characteristic flavour of Pertek cuisine.
What is Pertek famous for?
Pertek is known for Gulik (wheat groats, chickpea and red pepper soup), Honey and Submerged Town Heritage. Its best-known sights include Pertek Castle and Keban Dam Lake.
What to buy in Pertek?
Local products and souvenirs to buy in Pertek include Honey.
Pertek Travel Guide
- Things to Do in Pertek 5 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
- Çemişgezek 5 dishes Gulik, Keledoş and Şavak Cheese (Şavak peyniri)
- 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
- Pülümür 2 dishes Gulik and Keledoş