THE MOST IMPORTANT MEAL the Turkish Breakfast Is a Culinary Feast TRAVELLER PROMOTION
TRAVELLER PROMOTION THE MOST IMPORTANT MEAL The Turkish breakfast is a culinary feast TRAVELLER PROMOTION country of rich and diverse culture, Turkey bridges Asia and Europe with an abundant mix of cuisines. The result is a dining A table laden with a feast of colours and unique flavours – even for what is considered the simplest meal of the day, kahvalti, or breakfast. THE DAILY RITUAL Turks take breakfast seriously and it is never missed. The typical breakfast is not a single item but a spread of dishes, and while its ingredients may vary from one region to another, the basics – such as cheese, breads and olives – are always the same. The first meal of the day can be found in cafés, bakeries, pastry shops and most restaurants – but an even better option would be kahvaltici, cafés that are dedicated to serving breakfast. A go-to is kahvalti tabagi, a spread of cheese, tomatoes, cucumber, olives, butter, jam or honey and eggs, and usually accompanied by freshly brewed tea. For something heartier, serpme kahvalti is an assortment of breakfast dishes. CHEESE FOR ALL TASTES The consumption of cheese begins at breakfast and continues throughout the day. It finds its way into pastries, salads and desserts as well as being served on its own as a snack. Fresh white cheese, beyaz peynir is the most common and is found in many flavours. The best of it will be firm, creamy and rich, often hailing from the Marmara region, particularly Ezine. Kasar is also common, yellow and in two varieties: new and old.
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