Bolu Zucchini Pancake


Description and Distinguishing Features of the Product:

Bolu Kabaklı Gözlemesi, an essential part of Bolu's culinary culture, is a pastry enjoyed by consumers in local food establishments. The ways in which the black zucchini produced in Bolu is consumed have evolved over time. Food operators, aiming to create different products with limited ingredients, have developed gözleme by using black zucchini. In the historical development of the product, it is known that black zucchini gözleme was made by women in Bolu coming together on special occasions using a communal method. This gözleme variety, passed down through generations, is among the unique products specific to Bolu.

Bolu Zucchini Pancake

Bolu Kabaklı Gözlemesi is a Bolu-specific, sweet gözleme variety made using black zucchini with the Latin species name Cucurbita pepo L., which is grown in Bolu. The filling, prepared by grating and roasting black zucchini, is placed between two layers of yufka (thin dough).

The main distinguishing features of Bolu Kabaklı Gözlemesi are outlined below: 1. Bolu Kabaklı Gözlemesi places importance on the skill of the artisan and the list of components used in the production stages. 2. Black zucchini, grown in Bolu with its unique color and taste, is used in preparing the filling. 3. In the preparation of the dough, which is made without yeast, spring water is generally used due to its positive contribution to texture and consistency. 4. In the preparation of the filling, white sugar is used in addition to black pepper. 5. After cooking the gözleme, spreading clarified butter roasted with white sugar on top enhances the characteristic taste and flavor of the gözleme.