Alanya Guluklu Soup Product Description and Distinctive Features: Alanya Gülüklü (Hülüklü) Soup, a traditional and essential dish in Alanya, is specially prepared for significant occasions such as weddings, religious ceremonies, funerals, or when hosting important guests. Historically, it was served during weddings, which is why it is also referred to as Wedding Soup. This soup is made from a combination of meat, dried legumes, spices, and lemon, making it one of the most important soups in Alanya. Although it was once reserved for special events, today it is enjoyed regularly in daily life as well. Alanya Gülüklü (Hülüklü) Soup is a hearty dish featuring small dumplings known as "gülük" or "hülük" in the local dialect. The soup is made by combining chickpeas, tripe or chicken meat, and rice, all simmered in a rich tomato-based broth. Production Method: When preparing both versions of Alanya Hülüklü (Gülüklü) Soup, it is important to follow these guidelines: 1. The addition of salt during the soaking process of the rice helps to maintain its firmness. 2. Adding lemon juice while cooking the soup helps to prevent the rice from becoming too soft. For best results, lemon juice should be added first, followed by the soaked rice. If the rice is added before the lemon juice, it will break apart in the soup, which is considered an undesirable appearance and a mistake in preparation. 3. Once the rice is added to the soup, the pot lid should remain off to avoid the rice becoming too soft. Following these steps is essential to preserve the individual texture of the rice in the soup.