My Country Turkey Turkish Culture and Cuisine Turkish

My Country: Turkey Turkish Culture and Cuisine

Turkish Culture n Some provebs of Turkish famous people

n Peace at home, peace in the world ! - Mustafa Kemal Atatürk -

n Love will find its way through all languages on its own. - Mewlana Jalaladdin Rumi -

n Come here, let's make peace, let's not be strangers to one another. We have saddled the horse and trained it, glory be to God. - Yunus Emre -

n Ebru sanatı (Art of marbling) n Turkish cuisine

n Karagöz and Hacivat (traditional Turkish shadow play) Zeybek (folk dance)

n Horon (folk dance) n Halay (folk dance)

n Sufi whirlings ( Semazen )

n Turkish bath (hamam) n Ceramic

n Weaving

Davul Ney Bağlama

Turkish Cuisine n variety of Turkish dishes

n Simit is a circular bread with sesame seeds. n Common breakfast item in Turkey.

n Bread with Eggs also known as French Toast

n. A bowl of Cacık, a seasoned, diluted yogurt.

n Imam Bayildi with Borek

n Fresh Ayran with a head of foam

n Tableside preparation of gözleme in a restaurant near Antalya

n Lahmacun ready to be served.

n Mantı with yoghurt and garlic, spiced with red pepper powder and melted butter.

n. A plate of Turkish meze

n. A plate of piyaz

n A plate of Kısır decorated with green olives and cucumber pieces

n Turkish style yaprak sarma

n Karnıyarık is a Turkish dish consisting of an eggplant stuffed with a mix of sautéed chopped onions, garlic, black pepper, tomatoes, parsley and ground meat.

Adana kebap on pide flatbread, served with parsley, onion salad, grilled tomatoes, and peppers. n

n Alinazik kebab over garlic-eggplant puree with vermicelli rice pilaf, grilled tomato and green bell pepper.

n Baklava is prepared on large trays and cut into a variety of shapes

n Sütlaç or rice pudding

n Pumpkin dessert

n Turkish Delight

n Künefe or Knafeh n Aşure

n Turkish coffee n Turkish tea

n Turkish rakı n Şalgam n Kefir

n Boza (malt drink, made from corn and wheat