Dishes you should try in Kilimli: Hamsi Tava (fried anchovies), Mısır Çorbası (cornmeal soup), Karalahana Sarması (kale leaf rolls) and Fish. This guide also covers the local products to buy and what Kilimli is famous for.
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Famous Dishes of Kilimli
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Hamsi Tava (fried anchovies)
Hamsi, the indispensable fish of the Black Sea, is coated in cornmeal and fried in a pan. Hamsi tava, served fresh in fish restaurants in Kilimli, is the most loved dish of the winter months.
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Mısır Çorbası (cornmeal soup)
A traditional Black Sea soup made with cornmeal and butter, never missing from Kilimli tables on cold winter days. It is served with cornbread.
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Karalahana Sarması (kale leaf rolls)
A local dish of kale leaves wrapped around a mixture of rice and minced meat, one of the cornerstones of Kilimli cuisine. It is served with butter.
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Fish
A general dish, featured in hotels and restaurants on the Göbü and Türkali seafronts; there is no specific recipe.
Dishes from Zonguldak Cuisine
What to eat in Zonguldak →These dishes are known throughout Zonguldak province; see the provincial food guide for details.
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Zonguldak Zılbıt Yemeği
A regional dish with a registered geographical indication.
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Zonguldak Malay Yemeği
A regional dish with a registered geographical indication.
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Devrek Beyaz Baklavası (Devrek white baklava)
Baklava with a registered geographical indication.
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Devrek Cevizli Kömeci (walnut-filled kömeci)
A pastry with a registered geographical indication.
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Çaycuma Manda Yoğurdu (Çaycuma buffalo yoghurt)
Yoghurt registered with a geographical indication (designation of origin).
What to Buy in Kilimli: Local Products
- Hard coal Kilimli is one of the major production centres of the Zonguldak hard coal basin. The mines in the district have been in operation since the 19th century.
- Hazelnut Hazelnuts grown in the interior of the district are a traditional agricultural product of the Black Sea region. Hazelnuts gathered by local producers contribute to the regional economy.
What Kilimli Is Famous For: Culture and Traditions
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Miners' Solidarity Culture
Kilimli has been a district living side by side with mining since its founding. The tradition of miners supporting one another has shaped the social fabric of the district. The solidarity of mining families shows itself in every area, from weddings to funerals.
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Black Sea Folk Music
Black Sea folk music, performed to the accompaniment of the kemençe and tulum, is kept alive at weddings and festivities. The horon is the most widespread folk dance in the district.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I eat in Kilimli?
Kilimli is known for 4 local dishes, above all Hamsi Tava (fried anchovies), Mısır Çorbası (cornmeal soup), Karalahana Sarması (kale leaf rolls) and Fish. Hamsi, the indispensable fish of the Black Sea, is coated in cornmeal and fried in a pan. Hamsi tava, served fresh in fish restaurants in Kilimli, is the most loved dish of the winter months.
What is Kilimli famous for?
Kilimli is known for Hamsi Tava (fried anchovies), Hard coal and Miners' Solidarity Culture. Its best-known sights include Kilimli Seafront and Kilimli Mine Gallery Ruins.
What to buy in Kilimli?
Local products and souvenirs to buy in Kilimli include Hard coal and Hazelnut.
Kilimli Travel Guide
- Things to Do in Kilimli 7 places to visit
- What to Eat in Zonguldak All the famous dishes of the province
What to Eat in Other Districts of Zonguldak
- Zonguldak Central District 3 dishes Zonguldak Pidesi, Karadeniz Hamsisi (Black Sea anchovies) and Mısır Ekmeği (cornbread)
- Alaplı 2 dishes Hamsi Tava (fried anchovies) and Pide
- Çaycuma 2 dishes Zonguldak Pidesi (thin-dough pide with generous fillings) and Hamsi Tava (fried anchovies)
- Devrek 4 dishes Devrek Beyaz Baklavası (Devrek white baklava), Devrek Pidesi and Hamsi Tava (fried anchovies)
- Ereğli 2 dishes Ereğli Pidesi and Hamsi Tava (fried anchovies)
- Gökçebey 2 dishes Pide and Hamsi Tava (fried anchovies)
- Kozlu 3 dishes Zonguldak Pide, Hamsi Pilavı (anchovy rice) and Karalahana Çorbası (kale soup)