Gaziantep "Tooth Ceremony"
Anatomy of the Product
Gaziantep "Tooth Ceremony"
Gaziantep "Tooth Ceremony"
Its Story
"Gaziantep Diş Hediği" (Gaziantep-style "tooth wheat") is a traditional dish that has long been a part of the culinary culture of Gaziantep. It is prepared and served during celebrations—attended by family and relatives—held for babies who have just cut their first tooth. Also known as "diş aşı," "diş buğdayı," or "diş bulguru," this dish holds an important place among the cultural traditions of Gaziantep.
Geographical Origin
Gaziantep Province
Ingredients / Steps
Wheat (for *aşure*) + Chickpeas → Sorting → Washing → Soaking Chickpeas → Adding Water → Boiling Wheat (for *aşure*) → Adding → Boiling Together with the Chickpeas Cooking → Stirring Over Low Heat → Cooking Until the Grains Soften Final → Resting → Optional Addition of Pistachios, Walnuts, Sugar, or Cinnamon → Gaziantep *Diş Hediği* (Traditional Dish for a Baby’s First Tooth)
How It Is Made
Gaziantep "Diş Hediği" (a traditional dish prepared for a baby's first tooth) is made by sorting and washing wheat (of the type used for *aşure*) and chickpeas, then soaking them separately in water overnight. The chickpeas are drained, covered with fresh water, and brought to a boil; the wheat is then added, and the two are cooked together. The mixture is simmered over low heat—stirred occasionally—until the grains soften, open up, and have absorbed the cooking liquid. Once allowed to rest, the Gaziantep Diş Hediği can be garnished—according to personal preference—with ingredients such as pistachios, walnuts, various nuts, Turkish delight, granulated sugar, cinnamon, pomegranate seeds, honey, or molasses, and served either hot or cold.
Registration Information
Indication of Source - File No: C2025/000459, Application Date: 28.11.2025 Registration Number: 1905, Registration Date: 06.10.2026 Applicant/Registrant: Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipality
Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipality
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