A Culinary Adventure: Trying Traditional Turkish Kelle

🤤Traditional Turkish kelle is a delicacy made from boiled sheep's head, seasoned with onion, parsley, and local spices.

🧆Muammer Usta is a family-owned stall that has been serving kelle since 1890.

👨‍🍳The meat is prepared by removing gristly bits and cartilage, resulting in pure meat and fat.

🌍Kelle is popular among older generations, but Muammer Usta hopes to introduce it to younger generations as well.

🥖Kelle is traditionally served with freshly baked bread and enjoyed as a unique culinary experience.

What is kelle?

—Kelle is a traditional Turkish dish made from boiled sheep's head, seasoned with onion, parsley, and local spices. It is served cold and enjoyed as a delicacy.

Where can I try kelle?

—You can try kelle at Muammer Usta, a family-owned stall that has been serving this dish since 1890. They have branches in Beyoğlu and Kadıköy.

Is kelle popular with younger generations?

—Kelle is more popular among older generations, but Muammer Usta hopes to introduce it to younger generations as well.

How is kelle prepared?

—Kelle is prepared by first cleaning the sheep's head and then boiling it. After boiling, the meat is seasoned with onion, parsley, and local spices.

What is the best way to enjoy kelle?

—Kelle is traditionally enjoyed with freshly baked bread and is a unique culinary experience that shouldn't be missed.

00:00Join me as I embark on a culinary adventure to taste traditional Turkish kelle, a dish made from sheep's head.

05:20I visit Muammer Usta, a family-owned stall that has been serving kelle since 1890.

06:02The meat is prepared by removing gristly bits and cartilage, resulting in pure meat and fat.

09:01Kelle is popular among older generations, but Muammer Usta hopes to introduce it to younger generations as well.

11:18Kelle is traditionally served with freshly baked bread and enjoyed as a unique culinary experience.