‘Ramadan kahkesi’, a kind of bagel made only in the month of Ramadan, has become the indispensable flavor of sahur and iftar tables in Gaziante. Sahur has become the indispensable flavor of tables. People living in the city prefer Ramadan coffee, also known as Aleppo coffee, due to its special aroma, increasing the feeling of satiety and the flavor it leaves on the palate. The coffee is sold for 20 lira per kilo; It is made with flour, molasses, mahaleb, milk and oil. Ahmet Çınarlı, who has been running a pastry shop for many years, said that Ramadan coffee is special to Gaziantep and said, “Ramadan coffee is our special product. It comes out only in Ramadan. “Ramadan coffee is what Ramadan pita is for Istanbul. We are very pleased with our sales. Gaziantep is a city of taste and our people cannot give up this coffee because it attaches importance to taste”.

Citizens also stated that coffee produced only in the month of Ramadan is a tradition and that they always have it at their tables during iftar and sahur times.

The real concern I had with the recipe is whether my kids would eat it. They will normally eat noodle dishes like this if they have meat in it, but a full-on veggie mix might be a struggle for them. Generally, they have vegetables on the side, but all mixed together like this isn’t something they have on their plate very much.

WHAT ARE THE BEST SKEWERS FOR GRILLING SHRIMP?
There are two options when it comes to skewers: metal and bamboo. Metal are nice because they don’t burn, but they also let the shrimp rotate and are harder to manage. The real concern I had with the recipe is whether my kids would eat it. They will normally eat noodle dishes like this if they have meat in it, but a full-on veggie mix might be a struggle for them. Generally, they have vegetables on the side, but all mixed together like this isn’t something they have on their plate very much. Personally, I like bamboo skewers for quick-cooking dishes like this. Just soak them briefly in water and they work great for shrimp.