Thursday, September 18, 2025

Hungry Man Kitchen: Stuffed Meatloaf the Turkish Way: Dalyan Kofte

Apr 14, 2023 | Almost every country has a version of meatloaf and although not the most famous dish in Turkish cuisine, the Turkish-style meatloaf “Dalyan Kofte” deserves a mention as it is an important part of the traditional restaurant culture. Rumor has it that the famous Ottoman explorer, Evliya Celebi, mentioned this dish as “Talyan Kofte” (after seeing the Italian meatloaf / polpettone during his travels), supposedly referring to Italian by the word “Talyan” which in time was changed to “Dalyan Kofte”. Nevertheless it’s a wholesame savory dish in Turkey and usually served with potato puree and pilafs.


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