Bursa Yemek Kültürü Üzerine Nitel Bir Araştırma (A Qualitative Research on Bursa Food Culture)

Abstract

Bursa cuisine is a deep-rooted cuisine formed by being influenced by the eating habits of different cultures and its own geographical richness. In this study, it was aimed to determine the food and beverage culture of Bursa, to reveal the traditional dishes belonging to Bursa culinary culture and to identify local special practices, and cultural heritage was tried to be recorded by conducting interviews. Case study design was used in the study. The population of the study consists of people living in Bursa and the sample of the study consists of 12 people who were born in Bursa and still living in Orhaneli, Keles, Harmancık, Kestel, Osmangazi districts. Snowball sampling, one of the purposive sampling methods, was used. Interview technique, one of the qualitative research methods, was used and data were collected through semi-structured interviews. Content analysis was used to analyze the data. According to the results, the participants agreed that families have a great duty to pass on the recipes to future generations. Under the name of Bursa local food, 12 soups, 60 main dishes, 24 pastries, desserts and beverages were found and 11 dishes and desserts whose recipes were found were included in the recipes section and added to the article. The responses to the questions about geographical indication knowledge and use indicate that there is a need for information on this issue. In conclusion, families, educational institutions and public institutions should work in cooperation to protect and preserve Bursa cuisine. Within the scope of these studies, academic studies on Bursa cuisine should be emphasized.