How to pronounce Keşkek

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /keʃˈcek/. In plain English letters that is kesh-KEK, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. There is no recording by a native speaker yet, so use the spelling and the IPA.

What is Keşkek?

Keşkek is a main dish of Türkiye. Where it comes from: Manisa and Anatolia. People usually eat it on festive days. Its main ingredients are wheat & flour, lamb and chicken. It tastes savory and rich.

Where Keşkek comes from

Keşkek is one of 80 signature dishes of Türkiye on this map.

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