kuyruk
Kuyruk is a traditional Turkish dish that translates to "tail" in English, referring to the way the ingredients are arranged in a long, thin shape on a skewer. It is a popular street food in Turkey, often sold by vendors who grill the skewers over an open flame. The dish consists of small pieces of meat, typically lamb or beef, arranged in a spiral or zigzag pattern along with vegetables such as bell peppers, onions, and sometimes tomatoes. The meat is usually marinated in a mixture of spices, including paprika, cumin, and garlic, which gives the kuyruk its distinct flavor.
The preparation of kuyruk involves skewering the meat and vegetables in a specific pattern, which is then
The name "kuyruk" is believed to have originated from the way the skewered ingredients resemble the tail