The kebab and turkish ice cream experience.
Istanbul is a city with a massive history and culture. Their kebabs are delicious and possibly one of my favorite foods. There are many different types to choose from such as lamb, chicken and beef. They usually will have something called a mixed kebab which is my favorite, because they combine all of the meat with many vegetables and it makes the perfect meal.
After the Kebab you must try the authentic Turkish ice cream. The ice cream is very sweet and delicious. It can really cool you off from a hot day. The ice cream merchant will start to perform a show. He would start by taunting you by holding your ice cream with a metal rod. He would eventually take the ice cream from the rod and hand it to you. It was very entertaining! These are two very delicious and one of a kind type of meals you must try while visiting Istanbul.
The history of Kebab
The origins of Turkey kebabs are from the Ottoman Empire time period. The word “kebab” is derived from the Persian word “kabob”, which means “to fry”. It is believed that Turkish soldiers first started cooking meat on skewers over open fires during wars. The tradition then spread to people’s lives, and eventually became a popular dish in homes and restaurants across Turkey.
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