Breakfast in Turkey is a feast you don’t want to miss, and it’s easier than you think to bring that magic to your own table! These recipes are colourful, flavoursome, and will definitely add some fun to your mornings. From the creamy goodness of menemen to the crispy delight of simit, each dish guarantees a delicious start to your day.
Cilbir - Turkish Poached Eggs
Cilbir is a delicious Turkish breakfast egg dish made with poached eggs served on a bed of silky garlic yogurt and finished with a drizzle of chili-infused butter or EVOO.
Ready in just 15 minutes, this egg dish looks and tastes amazing!
To learn more: Cilbir - Turkish Poached Eggs
Pogaca - Turkish Cheese Buns
Pogaca (Turkish Cheese Buns) is one of the most popular savory pastries in Turkey.
Just like Fatayer - Homemade Lebanese Pies, they are perfect as a quick breakfast on the go, a tasty snack when you feel peckish, or a great addition to your kids' lunch box.
To learn more: Pogaca (Turkish Cheese Buns)
Spinach Borek
Spinach Borek (Ispanakli Borek) is a delicious Turkish pastry made of thin flaky dough called "yufka" filled with spinach and onions. You can add cheese (Spinach and Feta Pie - Ispanakli Peynirli Borek) or mince (Phyllo Meat and Spinach Pie - Egyptian Goulash) to spinach filling for extra flavor and make it even more exciting! They are the most popular breakfast item or a snack on the go!
To learn more: Spinach Borek (Ispanakli Borek)
Menemen - Turkish Scrambled Eggs
If you're looking for a meal that is both delicious and easy to make at any time of the day, then look no further than this Menemen - Turkish Scrambled Eggs Recipe!
With soft, perfectly scrambled eggs mixed with juicy tomatoes and Turkish green peppers, this one-pan dish can be ready in 20 minutes or less.
To learn more: Menemen Recipe - Turkish Scrambled Eggs
Simit
Simit (also known as Simit Bread or Turkish Sesame Bagel), is a sesame-crusted circular bread that is usually served for breakfast. It is often sprinkled with sesame seeds and has a slightly sweet and nutty taste.
Same as Pogaca (Turkish Cheese Buns) and Turkish Boyoz Pastry, Simit bread is one of the most popular street foods in Turkey and you can easily buy them from cafes, bakeries, or small food carts.
To learn more: Simit (Turkish Sesame Bagel)
Cheese Borek
Cheese Borek (Peynirli Borek in Turkish) is a crispy, light, and delicious Turkish filo pie filled with tangy cheeses and aromatic herbs. It is often served as a breakfast or brunch dish, but can also be eaten as a snack or appetizer.
To learn more: Cheese Borek - Peynirli Borek
Gozleme
Gozleme, also known as Turkish Pancakes, is a delicious savory Turkish flatbread filled with a variety of ingredients like mince, cheese, spinach, or potatoes. It's a popular street food in Turkey, often enjoyed for breakfast or as a snack.
To learn more: Gozleme (Turkish Pancakes)
Sigara Boregi
Sigara Boregi (Turkish Cheese Rolls) are crispy Turkish appetizers/snacks made with thin and flaky filo sheets called "yufka", filled with feta cheese, and then shallow-fried for extra crispness. It is a versatile pastry that can be enjoyed at any time of the day.
To learn more: Sigara Boregi (Turkish Cheese Rolls)
Kaymak - Clotted Cream
This Turkish Kaymak Recipe (Geymar) will yield a deliciously rich and creamy dairy product that is similar to clotted cream.
It is widely enjoyed in Turkey, the Balkans (where it's known as Kajmak), and the Middle East (where it's called Geymar or Ashta). This versatile ingredient is perfect for serving with bread, pastries, desserts, or even fruits.
To learn more: Turkish Kaymak Recipe (Geymar)
Kaygana - Turkish Omelette
Kaygana is a delicious and filling Turkish Omelette made with eggs, flour, milk, herbs, and seasoning.
This versatile egg-based dish is effortless and quick to make, and the things you can serve it with are limitless. Just like a Lox Bagel - Smoked Salmon Bagel with Cream Cheese, Kaygana isn't just perfect for breakfast, but it is great for brunch, lunch, dinner, and snacks, too!
To learn more: Kaygana (Turkish Omelette)
Su Boregi
Su Boregi which means "Water Borek" is one of the most loved boreks in Turkey, and is by far the best of all Turkish Pastries.
Us Turks love these delicious savory treats and we eat them for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or as a snack any time of the day.
To learn more: Su Boregi - Water Borek
Muhammara - Red Pepper Dip
Muhammara, also known as Acuka in Turkish, is a delicious Middle Eastern dip made with red pepper paste, garlic, walnuts, spices, and olive oil.
It is extremely easy to prepare and is ready in 15 minutes with minimal cleaning up! In Turkey, Muhammara (or Acuka) is served as a breakfast spread along with Homemade Sandwich Bread, Taboon - Palestinian Flatbread, or Simit (Turkish Sesame Bagel).
To learn more: Muhammara (Red Pepper Dip)
Kuymak
Kuymak (or Mihlama) is a regional breakfast dish originating from Turkey's northern Black Sea Region.
It is made by melting the cornmeal and cheese together in a copper pan called "sahan" and is usually served with bread or simit. This delicious Turkish breakfast item is ready in 15 minutes and only requires 3 main ingredients!
To learn more: Kuymak (Mihlama)
Chebureki
Çiğ Börek (Çiborek or Chebureki) is a thin crispy deep-fried pastry filled with ground beef, onions, and spices. They are perfect as an appetizer, breakfast/brunch item, or snack on the go.
To learn more: Çiğ Börek - Chebureki
Turkish Boyoz
Boyoz pastry is a traditional Turkish street food that is made from a simple dough that consists of flour, water, and sometimes a touch of olive oil.
The dough is then left to rest, allowing it to develop its characteristic crispy and flaky texture. The unique texture and flavor of Boyoz set it apart from other pastries
To learn more: Turkish Boyoz Pastry Recipe
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