Yes, bulgur has been around for 4000 years, long before Türkiye or even the Ottoman Empire existed. It is said that it was first eaten in ancient Mesopotamia.

We’re making another classic: arpa şehriye çorbası, also known as Turkish orzo soup. Despite its name, arpa actually means barley in Turkish..

While green beans (taze fasulye) are a staple in Turkish cuisine today, they’re actually a relatively new addition compared to many other traditional ingredients. They were brought to the Ottoman Empire in the 18th century from the Americas..