Try İstanbul’s Distinctive Seafood
Türkiye is a gastronomic centre deserving of exploration not just because of its world-famous kebabs, but also
its unique seafood dishes. As a country surrounded by sea on three borders, Türkiye offers a tradition of
seafood dating back thousands of years – and extraordinary dishes that reflect local and regional fish and
seafood, cooking techniques and interpretations.
The centuries-old seafood culture in this geography is well-known. For example, culinary records from the
Ottoman era reveal that fish such as carp, mackerel, swordfish, turbot, bluefish and eel, as well as
lakerda
(salted bonito), fish roe and caviar were among the delicacies eaten in the palace. Salted fish and fish soups
were also staples of palace cuisine.
Let's get acquainted with the venerable fish culture of İstanbul, the most recent entry on the Michelin Guide...
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