Eggplant casserole with ground beef and rice

Not to be confused with Turkey as food. Turkish cuisine varies across the country. Eggplant casserole with ground beef and rice in the western parts of Turkey, where olive trees grow abundantly, olive oil is the major type of oil used for cooking. Specialties are often named for places, and may refer to different styles of preparation.

For example, Urfa kebap is less spicy and thicker than Adana kebap. Simit, a circular bread with sesame seeds, is a common breakfast item in Turkey. A traditional Turkish breakfast is rich in variety. Homemade food is still preferred by Turkish people.