Turkish Recipes on August 30 for Victory Day in Turkey

Turkey is a diverse, exciting country with lots of exotic foods to enjoy, and here at Dishfolio, we think that Turkey's Victory Day is a great chance to try some! Victory Day has been celebrated since the battle of Dumlupinar during the Independence War in 1922, making it over 90 years old.

There are lots of customs about what to serve on different occasions in Turkey, and these are still observed today. So, on Victory Day, which is a remembrance of those who died in the war, you may expect soup, spinach mihlama, pilaf rice, dried apricot compote and a meat dish.

Did you know that there are lots of Turkish food stores in America, and that you can also buy specialty Turkish ingredients online? If you're interested in enjoying some traditional Turkish cuisine in your own home, why not look up some family dinner recipes inspired by Turkish food?