Food is a great way to understand the culture of a certain region. There is a whole set of experiences and learnings about the history, traditions, environment and local culture that can be understood from food. It definitely is an entity beyond taste. It connects people, and is universal.Through experiencing and tasting new dishes one can catch a glimpse of new cultures. Probably anyone who travels, wants to experience something different, something out of the ordinary, out of their routine. Through tasting new dishes you introduce your body to something truly different. Food is a universal language. No matter where you’re from, food is definitely part of your history. This is why every travel memory always comes with a taste…
Within our ever-growing menu we’ve wanted you guys to experience local tastes, specific to certain parts of the world. We’ve worked tirelessly to encapsulate the true essence of what makes these tastes unique. Working with experts while developing our delicious baked goods, we’ve had two thoughts in our minds; serving you best quality food, while making you feel as if you’re exploring the gastronomic culture of the origin of that very dish. Our definition of local is rather different. Although we’re based in Turkey, our idea of local isn’t bound by the borders of our country. Our aim is to deliver the best of local cuisines in a global sense. That’s why versatility is a big part of our selection. Antakya, our southernmost province, an ancient city influenced by numerous cultures… With culture comes diversity, and with diversity comes rich, and colorful cuisines. A delicious taste from a historic area, our Antiochian filo rolls are one of the tastiest dishes of that cultural milieu. Filled with fresh spinach, curd cheese, zahtar, and black cumin, this highly nutritious delicacy is extremely rich in ingredients. The ingredients we’ve put in this tasty filo roll make it so unique, and true to its cultural heritage. While preparing this recipe we’ve hoped that you’ll feel like you’re on an ancient Mesopotamian trip…
Moving on to Italy we have the pizza. May be one of the greatest comfort foods there ever was. A universally adored delicacy, the pizza has a really interesting history. Founded around 600 BC, as a Greek settlement, Naples in the 1700s and early 1800s was a thriving waterfront city. Notorious for its poor working population, Naples is where the pizza had originated. The Neapolitans required inexpensive food that could be consumed quickly. Out of that need emerged pizza. A flatbread with various toppings, eaten any hour of the day, and sold by street vendors or informal restaurants. Although loved in modern days, upper class Italians criticized both Neapolitans and the pizza for being utterly disgusting! Fast forward, and right now, the pizza is one of the most craved baked foods ever! To serve you the absolute best pizza, we’ve teamed up with Chef Geovani, an Italian gourmet, kitchen consultant, and food connoisseur! Chef Geovani has guided us through our journey to create the quintessential Italian pizza! And the results? Totally mouth watering and true to its nature! After sinking your teeth into our absolutely delicious pizzas, you’ll definitely feel like you’re in the heart of Naples!
Another dish that probably every Turk loves : the manti! The quintessential Turkish comfort food, manti is a type of dumpling that has been introduced to Anatolia during the Ottoman Empire when nomadic Mongol horsemen carried a dried version of it with them. Within the geography that ranges from China, the Silk Road, and all the way to Anatolia, the dumpling, or Manti as we know it in Turkish, has been interpreted many many times, and has taken both different shapes and names, made with many different fillings and topped with various sauces. Attributed mainly to Kayseri, our version of the classic manti features a deliciously chewy pasta dough that’s rolled out and filled with the highest quality minced beef and spices, then folded and cooked. Our PekFood frozen manti features the thinnest dough possible! Identical to home cooked, our manti is filled with raw minced meat, which is an important quality that differentiates us from other frozen mantis in the market. Coming in three mouth-watering types, this traditional delicacy is served topped with a garlicky yogurt, a melted butter sauce cooked with red peer, and sprinkled with sumac, red pepper, oregano or mint. A dish loved by a vast geography, we hope our manti will give you a celebration of the senses, while taking you on a trip to central Anatolia…
No culinary experience is complete without dessert! We’re sure you think that way too. A delicious puff pastry that’s extremely hard to prepare from scratch : The Mille-feuille. Flaky, crumbly and creamy all at once, the history of this ancient and quintessential French dessert is actually unknown. Translating to a thousand leaves, the mille-feuille might be one of the hardest desserts to prepare from scratch. It’s an absolute delight, sweet without being too heavy, complex yet not overwhelming… The mille-feuille is quite the paradox since it truly is hard to be as light yet as rich as this dessert. Crafted from thin layers of pastry, cream and a topping of vanilla icing, cocoa or almond fondant, this dessert is a staple in each French patisserie! Knowing how hard it is to prepare this dessert, we’ve created our pre-cut mille-feuilles which are perfect for those last minute preparations. Whether you have a guest arriving out of the blue, or you simply want to eat something rich, but aren’t willing to put the time&effort into it, the mille-feuille is your go-to choice! Our deliciously frozen millefeuilles can easily be combined with a filling of your choice! Whether it be sweet or savory, this tasty French pastry will satisfy your cravings to the fullest! Just take a bite into this gorgeous delicacy, sip your coffee and enjoy feeling as if you’re in a French bakery, watching the roaming streets of Paris, taking in the light breeze, and just enjoying life!
As Pek we hope you enjoy our meals with loved ones, while feeling like your traveling and experiencing different cultures from around the world! xx