When the Mediterranean and Aegean are mentioned, mild weather and delicious dishes with olive oil come to mind. The apple of the eye of Turkey is the Aegean Region with its rich cuisine, regional dishes with olive oil, various herbs and different flavours. You will love its healthy and delicious dishes, especially if you care about being fit and yet do not want to compromise on the taste of your food.  The most popular local flavours of the Aegean are described below for you.

Stuffed zucchini flowers

It is a dish that is almost integrated with the Aegean. From May to October, you have a good chance of finding these flowers, and they are especially collected at sunrise. Flowers that are selected attentively have an exquisite taste when combined with olive oil. It is cooked in many parts of the Aegean, but it is recommended to go to Çeşme, Alaçatı, Cunda, Bodrum and İzmir to eat the most delicious ones.

Sevketi Bostan

When the Aegean has mentioned it is for sure that herbs will come to mind. Among the dishes unique to the Aegean, you should remember Şevketi  Bostan. Şevketi bostan dish is among the most frequently consumed delicacies in this region. It is used both in meat and olive oil dishes and in salads. It is cooked in a very delicious way in Seferihisar, Urla, Tire and Foça regions. You can easily find Şevketi Bostan in the Aegean, Marmara and Mediterranean neighbourhood markets.

Kidney bean

When you think of Kidney Beana, you may think of only one type, but there are many varieties of kidney beans in the Aegean. You can consume kidney beans with olive oil or lemon, either as a soup or by cooking a meal. You can find different options as dry, fresh or sea kidney beans. Sea Kidney bean, an indispensable appetizer of raki tables, is excellent as a side dish to fish.

Izmir meatball

Among the meatballs, İzmir meatball has a special place. It is a flavour that has become famous not only in the Aegean but also in every region of our country. These meatballs, cooked with lots of tomato paste, potatoes, tomatoes and peppers, are appreciated by both meat and vegetable lovers. Local dishes have quite a variety in the Izmir region, and different flavours come to the forefront during each different season.

What are the Local Dishes of the Mediterranean Region?

The Mediterranean, which has a rich cuisine in both meat and vegetable dishes, has succeeded in building a throne in everyone's hearts. It has a lot of local dishes for different tastes. It is recommended that you try these flavours when you go on holiday to the Mediterranean. The regional dishes of the Mediterranean are briefly described below.

Humus

Hummus of which origins date back to Lebanon is a must in the Eastern Mediterranean. It is consumed in many different ways, for breakfast, as an appetizer or in bread sandwiches. This dish, which is a combination of chickpeas and tahini, offers a unique taste when consumed with pastrami.

Tahini Cheese

You may like tahini and piyaz separately. It is also recommended to try the unique Mediterranean dish tahini pita, which brings together this delicious duo. It is obtained by mixing boiled beans with finely chopped tomatoes, peppers and eggs. Tarator sauce mixed with tahini is poured on it. It leaves a unique trace on your palate by combining different aromas. It is consumed with gladness, especially in Antalya.

Spinach Head Meal

This dish, which belongs to the Tarsus region of Adana, is the kind that will make all love spinach even those who are not fond of it much. It is very rich in minerals as it contains spinach, lentils and chickpeas. It gets its flavour from the tartness of the lemon. If you want to try local spinach dishes, you should definitely try this flavour of Adana.

Leek with Olive Oil

Leek dish is made in every region, but Adana style olive oil leek has a different flavour. It combines different flavours such as leek, carrot, rice, chickpea. Leek, which is among the delicious and healthy dishes, is frequently consumed in Adana, especially during the winter months. You can protect your health and enrich your taste with local leek dishes.