İskilip Bottle Gourd Stew

İskilip Bottle Gourd Stew is a traditional dish from Çorum prepared with bottle gourd, beef, onions, butter, tomato paste, and citric acid. The mild flavor of the gourd combined with the richness of the meat gives the dish its distinctive tangy and balanced taste. Holding an important place in İskilip cuisine, it is served both at everyday meals and on special occasions such as holidays, festivals, and gatherings. It is especially enjoyed during the bottle gourd harvest season.