In Turkey, kuruyemiş – nuts, seeds and dried fruit – is part of everyday life: served with tea, nibbled during football matches and offered to guests in small bowls. The word literally means "dry food".
Nuts and seeds
| Turkish | English | In short |
|---|---|---|
| Fındık | Hazelnut | The Black Sea coast is one of the world's largest hazelnut regions. → Roasted hazelnuts |
| Antep fıstığı | Antep pistachio | Small, intense pistachios from Gaziantep. → Antep pistachios |
| Badem | Almond | Raw or roasted and salted. → Raw almonds |
| Ceviz | Walnut | → Walnut kernels |
| Leblebi | Roasted chickpeas | A classic Turkish snack. → Leblebi |
Dried fruit
| Turkish | English | In short |
|---|---|---|
| Kuru kayısı | Dried apricot | Sun-dried apricots from Malatya. → Malatya apricots |
| Dut kurusu | Dried mulberries | → Dried mulberries |
| Kuru üzüm | Raisins | → Seedless black raisins |
| Hurma | Dates | → Medjool dates |
Storage tips
Keep nuts cool, dry and airtight; light and heat make them go rancid faster. Briefly warming roasted nuts in a dry pan refreshes their flavour. Browse all varieties in our Nuts & Dried Fruit category.
FAQ
What does kuruyemiş mean?
The Turkish umbrella term for nuts, seeds and dried fruit.
What is leblebi?
Roasted chickpeas, a traditional Turkish snack.
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