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Bodrum, one of Türkiye’s leading tourism destinations, once again highlights the culinary prestige of its registered çökertme kebab by securing the seventh spot on an international gastronomy ranking.
Prepared in the Milas and Bodrum regions, the dish features beef cooked with special spices, served over matchstick-thin fried potatoes and topped with tomato sauce, with optional garlic yogurt. It is popular among locals, domestic tourists and international visitors.
The kebab’s ranking on TasteAtlas’ “100 Best Dishes in the World” list positions it among the most common and sought-after items on local restaurant menus. The dish recently received a geographical indication through efforts by the Bodrum Chamber of Commerce (BODTO), boosting its recognition on a global stage and becoming a source of pride for the district.
Mahmut Serdar Kocadon, head of BODTO, told state-run Anadolu Agency that the organization is pleased to see the dish recognized among the world’s finest.
“It is a great honor that çökertme kebab ranks seventh among thousands of dishes worldwide,” Kocadon said. “From now on, the most important thing is that the kebab is prepared and served according to its authentic recipe.”
