The ethnic diversity of Golestan province has caused the cities of this province to have a variety of local foods. For example, only in the city of Gorgan live ethnic groups such as Gorganis, Estrabadis, Baluchs, Maznis, Sistanis, Turks (Qazalbash, Turkmen, Azerbaijanis, Kazakhs) and immigrants from Khorasan and Semnan provinces. Each of these tribes has its own culture, customs and local foods, that's why the table of Gorganis is very colorful and full of different foods.
Chakdarmeh is one of the most famous traditional dishes of Gorgan, Bandar Turkmen and Aqqola region, which is usually cooked in parties and gatherings and even picnics of the people of this region. Among the other names of this local dish, we can mention Chekdirmeh or Chegdirmeh. The appearance of Chekdarmeh is very similar to our own Istanbul Plu, and to prepare it, they cook ingredients such as mutton, tomato paste, water, and spices, and then separate the meats and add rice to the remaining broth. Finally, after cooking, they put the rice in the dish and put the pieces of meat on it.
This cooking method gives a unique taste to the food. Turkmen cook this food in a special cast-iron dish called "Kazan" and eat it together with camel butter and vegetables. In the traditional cooking of Chekdirmeh, lamb meat is usually used, but nowadays some cook this dish with chicken and fish.
Bastard is a popular dish for seafood lovers because it is made from sea bass or other fish. This Majlesi dish has a special place among the local dishes of Gorgan and ingredients such as fish, rice, onion, potato, pomegranate and spices are used in its cooking. Basterme is a special food with a great taste and is cooked in most of the banquets and parties of the people of Gorgan. This dish has a delicious and different taste due to the presence of pomegranate seeds, and tourists can try it in most restaurants in Gorgan.
Bourgeois or bureaucit
Burok or Boruk is a food similar to a dumpling that is cooked in different countries such as Turkmenistan, Türkiye and Iran. This dish is one of the most popular local dishes of Gorgan and Turkmen peoples and plays a prominent role in various parties and ceremonies of the people of this region. In the preparation of Turkmen burek, the dough is filled with ingredients such as vegetables, meat, potatoes and spices and baked in the oven. Of course, different types of burek are cooked in Gorgan, among which meat and spinach burek are the most popular.
Mung beans, a simple food with a delicious flavor
Mash pilu is a simple food with a delicious taste that has a special place among Turkmen. This dish is made with mung beans, rice, minced meat, onions, saffron, olive oil and spices. Of course, some make mash pilaf without meat, which is ideal for vegetarians. As one of the local dishes of Gorgan, mash pilaf is served with vegetables, salad, local yogurt and muscle broth. It is interesting to know that the people of Gorgan appreciate the dishes cooked with mung beans.
Sack stew, one of Gorgan's most delicious local cuisine - Gorgan local cuisine
Sak soup is one of the most delicious local dishes of Gorgan, which has a unique aroma and taste. We recommend that you try this delicious food in Golestan province. Sake stew is cooked on special occasions as a sacrificial food, and ingredients such as mutton or lamb, onion, garlic, oil, flour, peas and spinach are used in its preparation. This stew is usually served with plain pilaf or zarshak pilaf, and to taste it, it is better to visit the restaurants in Gorgan city.
Pile
Mash patty Khars or mash stew is another local dish of Gorgan. This delicious dish is mostly cooked in winter and spring. Turkmen make this nutritious and special dish with ingredients such as mung beans, spinach, chopped pumpkin, cowpeas, lebo, flour, garlic, pomegranate paste and spices. Mung stew is usually eaten with potato coco and rice.
Gorgani Polo Chickpea - Gorgan Local Coating
Gorgani pilaf chickpeas are very nutritious and rich in potassium, calcium, vitamins and iron. Ingredients such as rice, pomegranate paste, chickpeas, chicken or red meat, saffron, onion and various spices are used in preparing this dish. The meat used in this pilaf may be in the form of pieces of meat or minced meat. Chickpea rice is prepared in various ceremonies such as weddings, mourning and ceremonies related to the holy month of Ramadan.