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Gözleme — traditional dish from Anatolia, Turkey
Street food Vegetarian

Food Flavour DNA

Nutritional Values

🔥400kcal
💪12gProtein
🌾50gCarbs
🥑16gFat
🌿4gFibre
⚖️250 gServing

* Per serving · 250 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten 🥛 Dairy

Also served in

Antalya

Gözleme

How to order / say it
Say it Gözleme — [GURZ-leh-meh]
Order I'd like a spinach gözleme, please.
Locally Ispanaklı gözleme alabilir miyim lütfen?
Say locally

Savory stuffed flatbread with various fillings, such as spinach or cheese.

Why try it?

Gözleme is a quintessential Turkish street food, reflecting the Anatolian tradition of filling and folding dough. It's essential to experience the variety of fillings and the skillful cooking methods that make it a beloved snack across Turkey.

How it tastes

The thin, crispy crust encloses a warm and savory filling, often melty cheese or spiced spinach. The contrast between the crunchy exterior and the soft, flavorful interior makes it a satisfying treat.

Origin & History — first documented: 1900

Gözleme has been a popular street food since the early 20th century, originating from the rural parts of Anatolia. The dish became widespread as it is easy to prepare and can be customized with local ingredients.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 300 g flour
  • 🥛 200 g feta cheese
  • 🥕 150 g spinach
  • 🫒 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 🧂 to taste salt
  • 100 ml water

Method

  1. 1 Prepare dough with flour, water, and salt; let rest.
  2. 2 Sauté spinach in olive oil until soft.
  3. 3 Roll out dough, place filling of cheese and spinach, fold.
  4. 4 Cook on a griddle until both sides are golden brown.

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