Ayvalık Toast

Ayvalık Toast is a regional delicacy unique to the Ayvalık district of Balıkesir. This flavor stands out not only with its taste but also with its special bread.

Ayvalık Toast Bread

The most important feature of Ayvalık toast is its specially made bread. This bread is darker and slightly harder than white bread. Ayvalık toast bread should be stored in the refrigerator as it is sensitive to spoilage.

Ayvalık Toast Ingredients

• Ayvalık toast bread
• Sucuk
• Sausage
• Salami
• Cheddar cheese
• Tomato
• Pickled cucumber (optional)
• Ketchup and mayonnaise (optional)
• Butter

How to Make Ayvalık Toast

1. Thinly slice the sucuk, sausage and salami lengthwise.
2. Slice the toast bread and spread butter on the slices.
3. Place cheddar cheese on a slice of bread.
4. Add sucuk, sausage and salami on top.
5. You can also add pickled cucumbers if you wish.
6. Close the other slice of bread and cook in a sandwich press for 3-4 minutes.
7. Cook until the bread is toasted and the cheese is melted.
8. Slice the cooked toasts and serve with tomato, ketchup and mayonnaise.

Tips

• Ayvalık toast is most delicious when made with fresh bread.
• Be careful not to overcook the sucuk, sausage and salami.
• Cook the toast bread without pressing it too much, otherwise the bread may dry out.
• In addition to cheese, you can also use cheddar, mozzarella or gouda cheese.
• To add different flavors to Ayvalık toast, you can also add caramelized onions, green peppers or mushrooms.

Where to Eat Ayvalık Toast

You can taste this delicacy, which is unique to Ayvalık, best in Ayvalık. Toast shops are quite common in Ayvalık.