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Our country boasts an affluent culinary culture thanks to its fertile lands, diverse climate and the fact that it has hosted many important civilizations throughout history. In fact, you can find diverse flavors and cuisines in every city, even region, across our country. Van, with its abundant cuisine, is one of the provinces of our country that attracts attention in terms of food tourism. In this article, we will discuss the most delicious dishes that you can try in Van and its surrounding areas. Here are some of the famous flavors of Van!

Kavurmalı Uşgun Ekşilisi

Uşgun is a frequently used herb in Van cuisine. Kavurmalı Uşgun Ekşilisi is prepared by sautéing this herb with onions. This delicious dish is served with tomato paste and kavurma (roasted meat). This unique Van delicacy is usually served with tandoori bread. If you would like to experience this delicious flavor in person, you should start preparing for your Van vacation right away!

Kavut

Kavut is a famous Van breakfast. Known to have been given to soldiers in ancient times during war, this dish is made from roasted wheat flour. It is still made at home today and maintains its place in the famous Van breakfast.

Liver Meatballs

To make liver meatballs, another delicious Van delicacy, first the liver is ground and shaped like meatballs. Once cooked, the meatballs are drizzled with butter and sprinkled with greens. While they might look similar to lentil meatballs, the taste is completely different. Forget all the meatballs that you've had before and take a trip to Van!

Murtuğa

Murtuğa is another famous Van breakfast dish. It is prepared by adding eggs to a mixture of flour and oil. It has a very distinctive appearance. Murtuğa is a must in Van breakfasts today.

Sengeser

Sengeser, one of the most delicious dishes that you can taste in and around Van, is frequently consumed in Van, especially during the winter months. The main ingredient in this special dish is lentils. It is usually served with pickles. We are sure that once you try sengeser, it will become one of your favorite dishes!

Tandoori Fish

Tandoori fish is prepared with pearl mullet caught in Lake Van. This fish is cooked deliciously in a tandoor. Crispy on the outside, juicy and tender on the inside, this famous delicacy is truly delicious and is a must-try during your trip to Van.

Keledoş

Keledoş is one of the unique flavors of Van. It is prepared with ingredients like roasted meat, chickpeas, green lentils, white beets, and kurut and the preparation process is quite complex. Do not leave Van without trying this delicious dish that is served hot!

Ayran Aşı

The ayran aşı soup, known to many as ayran aşı, originates from Van cuisine. Therefore, it is a must-try when visiting Van. For ayran aşı soup, sour yogurt or kurut is mixed with greens until it reaches the consistency of ayran. It can be served cold or hot.

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