Balaban Meatballs
Another unique flavor that you will have the opportunity to taste during your Eskişehir holiday is Balaban Meatballs. Balaban, which is similarly consumed in Bursa under the name of "meatballs with pita", is among the recipes brought with them by the Tatars who migrated to the city from the Crimea. It is even said that the name of the meatball, which is also described as kebab in some places, means "big" in the Kipchak dialect. While preparing the balaban meatballs, the pitas are first cut into squares and then dipped in bone broth. After the pita pieces, whose flavor is enhanced in this way, are placed on the plate, sauce, yogurt and butter are added respectively. By placing the meatballs cooked on the grill on the prepared plate, the balaban meatballs are ready to be served. If you want to try this recipe, I recommend you not to stay up too late. Because the meatball shops in the city offer this flavor with a certain portion account every day and the demand is high, they can run out early.
