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Kokoreç refers to Turkish charcoal grilled seasoned mutton or lamb intestines. Kokoreç is a very special Kebab grilled in charcoal barbecue. It is highly recommended while in Turkey. The intestines are cleaned very well and properly to insure the safety of the consumer. Kokoreç is one of Turkey's popular street foods.
We also have the same version in the Philippines of this kind of food which we call Isaw, intestines of chicken which is also grilled over charcoal and also sold on the streets. I have not tried it yet though since I do not know how safe they are.
Kasseri refers to Greece's hard, scalded-curd, mild and white ewes' milk cheese similar to Provolone. Kasseri is usually paneed and deep fried as hors d' oeuvres, but also used for dessert or as a melting cheese on Greek pizza.
Kasseri can also be a made from sheep or goats milk which is good for slicing and eating plain, bus is also commonly used in making Saganaki, covered in oil, oregano and other spices and baked, or even deep-fried.
Kaaki refers to a Tunisian breadsticks which are cooked in several shapes and sold as street food. Kaaki is much like a pretzel which are eaten and enjoyed by children anytime in Tunisia where they are sold by street vendors.