Southeastern Recipes

Southeastern Turkish cuisine, centered around Gaziantep, Şanlıurfa, and Diyarbakır, is considered the spice capital of Turkey and shares deep connections with Syrian and Kurdish cooking. Gaziantep is renowned for its baklava, lahmacun, and hundreds of kebab varieties. Isot pepper, pomegranate syrup, and pistachios are defining ingredients. The region's UNESCO-recognized food culture is among the most complex and layered in all of Turkey.