Kumru is a 150-year-old street food from Çeşme, İzmir. Made with chickpea sourdough bread topped with sesame seeds. Traditional version served cold with tulum cheese and peppers. Modern version shaped like dove bird with grilled cheese
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İzmir Kumru originated in 1960s when street vendor Mustafa opened near Konak Square. Sandwich combines sausages, sujuk, pickles, tomatoes, and melted kashar cheese. Traditional version features ketchup and mayonnaise on warm bread