Turkish Terms and Techniques in Today’s Culinary Culture Cover Image

Günümüz Mutfak Kültüründe Türkçe Terim ve Teknikler
Turkish Terms and Techniques in Today’s Culinary Culture

Author(s): Osman Güldemir, Sami Sonat Özdemir
Subject(s): Sociology of Culture, Turkic languages, Phraseology
Published by: Uluslararası Kıbrıs Üniversitesi
Keywords: Turkish cuisine; cuisine; kitchen terms; cooking techniques; Turkish;

Summary/Abstract: Turkish cuisine is among the ancient cuisines with various cultural interactions fed by a wide geography and long historical accumulation. The correct application, conservation and sustainability of Turkish cuisine is very important. Within the scope of this research, in order to serve the cultural sustainability of Turkish cuisine, it is aimed to compile cuisine related Turkish terms and techniques from various sources and experts. Anecdotal case study model and interview technique are used among qualitative research methods in concluding the study. Terms such as âheste, bastı, çıtır, gevrek, herle, piyaz and söğüş, as well as techniques such as ağartmak, dövmek, kavurmak, kefini almak and tıklatmak will contribute to the reconstruction of tradition and the proper transmission of culture. As a result of the research, Turkish terms and techniques that can be used as a course material in the field of gastronomy will be revealed in a specific way. The results of the research will be useful in developing standard recipes that can be used in institutions and organizations’ training and education in the field of gastronomy, preparing technical books and application sets for kitchen applications and development occupational standards.

  • Issue Year: 28/2022
  • Issue No: 109
  • Page Range: 183-200
  • Page Count: 18
  • Language: Turkish