Kuzu Kapama: A Celebratory Dish

In Turkish Cuisine, many foods have become symbols of special occasions. Celebrating spring is a tradition in Turkey. In “Festive Foods” course in 'Turkish Cuisine' class at the Gastronomy and Culinary Arts Department at Yeditepe University, the students learn this secular celebration and Kuzu Kapama is one of traditional dishes prepared as a part of this celebration. It symbolizes the freshness, promises, and abundance of spring. For this reason, the dish is prepared with spring lamb, lettuce, dill, parsley spring onions and water.