Keşkek
Keşkek, also known as kashkak, kashkek, or keške, is a ceremonial meat or chicken and wheat or barley stew found in Turkish, Iranian, Greek, Armenian and Balkan cuisines. In 2011, keşkek was confirmed to be an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Turkey by UNESCO. The first known written reference to the dish is found in a copy of Danishmendname dating back to 1360. Keşkek is documented in Iran and the region of Syria as early as the 15th century; it is still consumed by many today, traditionally during religious festivals, weddings and funerals.
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Recipes
Keşkek With Mushrooms Recipe | Turkish Style Cooking
When we talk about keşkek, you can think of it with meat or chicken but nothing else in Turkish cuisine. Although the wheat part alone is very tasty, vegans and vegetarians still cannot eat because they generally add meat or chicken broth. With this...
Ceremonial Keşkek tradition - intangible heritage - Culture Sector - UNESCO
Keşkek is a traditional Turkish ceremonial dish prepared for wedding ceremonies, circumcisions and religious holidays. Women and men work together to cook wheat and meat called ‘Keşkek’ in huge cauldrons, then serve it to the guests. The wheat is washed...