Kırım Tatar Mutfağının Nitel Olarak Araştırılması: Cantık Böreği Örneği (Qualitative Research of Crimean Cuisine: An Example of Cantık Pastry-Börek)

Abstract

Crimean Tatars, who migrated to Turkey forced by the Russians, continue to use them in Turkey, bringing with them the kitchen tools and utensils they use in their villages and towns in the Crimea. With this study, it is aimed to record the culinary culture of the Crimean Tatars in order to be recognized and not forgotten. The study was prepared with the interview technique, one of the qualitative research methods, and interviews were conducted with Crimean Tatars of Crimean origin residing in Ankara and Konya. The participants, consisting of 15 women, were determined by the purposeful sampling method through non-governmental organizations and neighborhood headmen of the Crimean Tatars. With the study, it was determined that cantik pastry is still made by the Crimean Tatars. It has been seen that the Crimean Tatars have and are still using kitchen utensils unique to their cuisine, and there are several types of cantik pastry. Cantık pastry is made from dough prepared with flour, salt, butter, yeast and water. The stuffing consists of minced meat, potatoes, onions and spices. Cantık pastry, which is consumed during meals or between meals in daily life, and in women's special days, guests or meetings, etc. is consumed. It is thought that it is necessary to do more research on the food cultures of our unique cuisines as in the Crimean Tatars.