Pasta, Noodles Etc.

Turkish pasta and noodle shelves look a little different to a standard supermarket aisle, and this category brings that fuller range to a UK kitchen, from the fine vermicelli used to start rice pilaf to twisted and ring shapes for everyday family meals.

What is in the range

46 products come from a strong line-up of Turkish brands: Nuh'un Ankara covers barley noodles, twisted pasta, spaghetti bucati, bowtie and ring pasta, while Piyale offers barley noodles, capellini and fusilli, and Ulker Bizim contributes both barley noodles and vermicelli pasta at a lower price point. Filiz rounds things out with its own vermicelli. Barley-style noodles, called şehriye, appear across three different brands here, reflecting how central they are to Turkish soups and pilaf, alongside the more familiar shapes like fusilli and spaghetti that suit everyday pasta dishes.

Choosing, storing and using

Barley noodles are the ones to reach for first if you are new to Turkish cooking, since they toast in a little butter or oil before rice and stock are added, giving pilaf its familiar nutty flavour and slight bite. Twisted and ring shapes hold sauce well for family meals, while the finer vermicelli suits lighter broths and soups. Keep dried pasta sealed in its original packet or an airtight container away from damp, and it will keep for well over a year without any noticeable change in quality. Cooking times are usually printed on pack, but Turkish şehriye typically needs less time than Italian-style pasta shapes.

How this is used in Turkish cooking

Şehriye pilaf, made by lightly frying barley noodles before adding rice, stock and butter, is a near-daily side dish across Turkish households and pairs naturally with grilled meats, stews and roasted vegetables.

Delivery across the UK

Orders ship with DHL Express and arrive within 1-2 business days across the UK. Delivery is free from £60, with a flat £5.99 charge below that and a tracking number emailed on dispatch.