Kokoreç
Middle East — Turkey
Turkey's defining intestine tradition. Cleaned intestines wrapped around sweetbreads and fatty internal tissues, skewered and roasted over charcoal, then chopped and served in bread.
Cuts in this tradition
Cultural context
One of Turkey's most famous street foods. Found throughout the country, especially in coastal cities and Istanbul. Inseparable from late-night urban food culture.
Preparation
Intestines thoroughly cleaned, wrapped tightly around uykuluk and fatty tissues on a horizontal spit. Roasted over charcoal, basted continuously. Chopped fine on the spit, served in bread with oregano and chili.