Recipe
For the preparation of Kıkırdak Soup, named after the crunchy sound it makes when eaten, a dough is kneaded by mixing flour with eggs and salt. The dough is then cut into thin strips approximately half a finger in length. Before using the prepared dough, green lentils are boiled in a pot, after which the cut dough pieces are added to the soup. Once cooked, the soup is allowed to cool slightly, and prepared garlic yogurt is then incorporated. The kıkırdak pieces are added, and a sauce made by heating oil with red pepper flakes, mint, and black pepper is poured over the soup. Traditionally known also as tutmaç, this soup is an important local specialty of the district and was granted Geographical Indication status in 2022.