Tatar böreği

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Tatar böreği arrives as golden triangles of dough, their crisp edges giving way to seasoned ground beef, garlic, and parsley within. A dollop of cool yogurt melts into the warmth of the pastry—or in North Cyprus, crumbled halloumi and mint take that place instead. These parcels are the kind of everyday food that anchors a region, claimed by cities like Eskişehir and Gaziantep across Turkey's interior.

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Tatar böreği (Tatar börek) is a Turkish food consisting of dough parcels usually cut in the form of a triangle. It is a common food in many inner regions of Turkey in cities like Eskişehir and Gaziantep. The dumplings are usually covered in yogurt and filled with ground beef, garlic and parsley. In North Cyprus they are traditionally served with grated halloumi cheese and mint. In June 2018, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated that he would like to serve the dish in a series of cafes that he plans to create across Turkey, should he retain the Presidency following the June 2018 Presidential election.

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