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Mangal is the name for Turkish barbecue. In a more social context, it resembles braai of South Africa.
Beyond just consuming food, mangal often means a family or friends
gathering. Generally held in gardens or picnic areas, it stresses the
hospitality towards the guests.
The menu always has a kind of meat. A typical mangal meal will consist
of grilled vegetables, shish kebabs of various kinds and meatballs
named köfte. Grilled chicken wings, chicken breasts and offal is also
common. Salads and other cold foods accompany the meal. Salgam or Ayran
are common drinks, alcoholic drinks are also consumed by some.
Mangal was originally the name for a kind of indoors heater that was replaced by Western-type stoves in early 20th century.
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