Meat Bread

Etli ekmek is a delicious dish made by spreading a mixture of minced meat, tomato, pepper, and onion over thinly rolled dough and baking it. One of the most traditional flavors of Turkish cuisine, etli ekmek is particularly symbolic of the Konya region. This dish is commonly served when hosting guests and on special occasions.

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Time Travel

The history of etli ekmek dates back to ancient times. According to research, etli ekmek has been consumed in Anatolia since the 1200s. It is known that guests visiting the Raziye Hatun Hanı in Konya during the Seljuk period were served this delicacy. Since that time, etli ekmek has been passed down from generation to generation until the present day.

How Is It Made?

To make etli ekmek, the dough is prepared first. The extreme thinness of the dough is one of the most important characteristics of etli ekmek. After the dough is leavened, it is rolled out into a long and thin sheet.

For the filling, minced meat, tomato, pepper and onion are mixed together. This mixture is evenly spread over the rolled-out dough. The dough is then baked in special ovens heated by wood fires. These ovens give etli ekmek its characteristic crisp texture and rich flavor.

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