Alp on Nostr: Maybe you've heard about Döner and Adana Kebab, but do you know Tantuni? I'm a big ...

Maybe you've heard about Döner and Adana Kebab, but do you know Tantuni?

I'm a big fan of Tantuni, it's the best street food ever. I've lived in Mersin in the 80's for 2 years and I could never resist having 1-2 Tantunis on the way back from school. Although I knew I would get in trouble with my grandma for it, because I was already full when I got home.


Tantuni is a Turkish street food dish that originated in the city of Mersin, located in southern Turkey. It's made by finely chopping or mincing beef or lamb, and then cooking it on a flat griddle or pan with spices, tomatoes, and peppers. The meat is cooked quickly over high heat, resulting in a crispy exterior while the interior remains tender. The cooked meat mixture is then wrapped in a thin, soft flatbread or lavaş (Turkish flatbread) or just put inside a normal bread.

The dish is known for its bold, flavorful taste and the unique texture of the crispy, minced meat.


Lately, a variant has also appeared where yogurt is poured over the lavaş bread and a bit of hot, spicy butter fat.