Place of origin | Turkey |
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Region or state | Eskişehir, Gaziantep |
Main ingredients | Dough, yogurt, meat |
Tatar böreği ( Tatar börek) is a Turkish food consisting of dough parcels usually cut in the form of a triangle. It is a common food in many inner regions of Turkey in cities like Eskişehir and Gaziantep.
The dumplings are usually covered in yogurt and filled with ground beef, garlic and parsley. [1] In North Cyprus they are traditionally served with grated halloumi cheese and mint. [2]
In June 2018, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated that he would like to serve the dish in a series of cafes that he plans to create across Turkey, should he retain the Presidency following the June 2018 Presidential election. [3] [4]