Gastronomy Experience on the Train

The meals we will (serve) give on the train are provided by the supports of Anatolian Gastro-Tourism Association.

Histories of food, coffee and olive have been prepared by Tolunay Sandıkçıoğlu, a faculty member of the Faculty of Language, History, and Geography.

Suprise presentations and the narration of the history of food will be given by Merin Sever.

ANKARA – KAYSERİ CULTURE, FAITH AND GASTRONOMY TRAIN LUNCH MENU

Tandoor pastry

(Izmir tulum, Ayas erkeç pastrami)

Lamb in tandori

(Balıkesir Kıvırcık lamb)

Seasoned rice with chestnut

(Karacadag rice, Aydın Chestnut, currant and pine kernel)

Pickled Beets

Purple basil sherbet

(Arapgiri basil)

KAYSERİ – ANKARA CULTURE, FAITH AND GASTRONOMY TRAIN LUNCH MENU

Paper Wrapped Kayseri Pastrami

Stuffed Vine Leaves with Quince

Kayseri Ravioli

Nevzine Dessert

Viburnum Opulus Sherbet

KKAYSERI – IZMIR – KAYSERI CULTURE, FAITH AND GASTRONOMY TRAIN MENU EXAMPLES

Yeni Anadolu Mutfağı

(New Anatolian Cuisine)

‘Have the courage to look at traditional habits, products and techniques with a new and fresh perspective.’

‘Reflect the microclimates and seaons in dishes using the rich product diversity in the region.’

‘Take care to preserve the traditional ‘natural cuisine’ of Anatolia while looking ahead. Be aware of the deep-rooted cuisine and multi-layered cultures.’

‘Adapt the harmonious East-West relationship of the past to the present and reflect it in cooking methods.’

‘Adopt the cultural differences that make the region special by reflecting its ‘rich, fiery, stunning and lively’ character in dishes.’

‘Sincerely adopt the concept of ‘no food without farmers, no future without food’. Support the producers who respect the land, sea, mountains and animals.’

‘Look ahead! Use science. Take current food habits into consideration while trying to create traditional intense flavours.’

‘Be free of national, religious and ethnic barriers.’

KAYSERI – IZMIR TOUR MENUS

MENU 1 (TO BE SERVED BETWEEN KAYSERI-TARSUS)

Olive Oil Leaf Wrap

Tray Dumplings

Kayseri Style Kibbeh

Seasonal Salad with Tulum Cheese and Walnut

Aside Dessert

Gilaburu Sherbet

MENU 2 (TO BE SERVED BETWEEN TARSUS-KONYA)

Tantuni

Pubs Rice with Dill

Hummus

Silifke Yogurt

Cezerye

MENU 3 (TO BE DISCUSSED WITH THE TOUR COMPANY)

MENU 4 (TO BE SERVED BETWEEN AKSEHIR-ISPARTA)

Meat bread

Season Salad

Sweethearts’ Lips

Thyme Honey Syrup

MENU 5 LUNCHBOX

Sandwich

Cake

Juice

Water

MENU 6 LUNCHBOX

Sandwich

Cake

Juice

Water

İZMİR – KAYSERİ TOUR MENUS

MENU 1  BREAKFAST

MENU 2 (TO BE SERVED BETWEEN SELCUK-DENIZLI)

Sea Bass Wrapped in Vine Leaves/Grilled Sea Bream

Cowpeas in Olive Oil

Green Salad

Baked Tahini Halva

MENU 3

Baked Turkey Tandoori

Stuffed Rice

Gavurdagi Salad

Quince Dessert

Purple Basil Sherbet

MENU 4  BREAKFAST

MENU 5

Meat bread

Season Salad

Sweethearts’ Lips

Thyme Honey Syrup

MENU 6

Tantuni

Pubs Rice with Dill

Hummus

Silifke Yogurt

Cezerye

MENU 7

Olive Oil Leaf Wrap

Tray Dumplings

Kayseri Style Kibbeh

Seasonal Salad with Tulum Cheese and Walnut

Aside Dessert