Turkish cuisine changes by valley, coast and capital. Istanbul is one node, not the whole map.
The meters treat heat, ferment, street density and sharing as the axes that actually organise meals.
Systems
Istanbul metro
A regional kitchen of Turkish cuisine centred on Istanbul and Döner kebab.
Gaziantep table
A regional kitchen of Turkish cuisine centred on Gaziantep and Lahmacun.
Izmir table
A regional kitchen of Turkish cuisine centred on Izmir and Baklava.
Antakya table
A regional kitchen of Turkish cuisine centred on Antakya and Menemen.
Van table
A regional kitchen of Turkish cuisine centred on Van and Çiğ köfte.
Region 5
Another regional kitchen of Turkish cuisine.
Relative meters
Hotspots
Istanbul
A hotspot for Döner kebab and the local pantry of Turkish cuisine.
Gaziantep
A hotspot for Döner kebab and the local pantry of Turkish cuisine.
Izmir
A hotspot for Döner kebab and the local pantry of Turkish cuisine.
Antakya
A hotspot for Döner kebab and the local pantry of Turkish cuisine.
Van
A hotspot for Döner kebab and the local pantry of Turkish cuisine.
Materials
yogurt / sucuk / pickles
The savoury bass.
bread / rice / bulgur
The meal starch.
Döner kebab staples
The icon pantry.
Market produce
The daily vegetable and protein.
Regional pride in this cuisine is argued through Döner kebab and Lahmacun more than through a single official recipe.
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