Turkish delight

Turkish delight or lokum is a type of sweet originating from modern day Turkey and Iran. It is mainly made out of rose water and several types of nuts.[3]

Lokum/Turkish delight
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Lokum stall
Alternative namesLokum, rahat lokum
TypeConfection
Place of originOttoman Empire,[1] Persia[2]
Serving temperatureRoom temperature
Main ingredientsStarch, sugar
VariationsMultiple to include nuts, dried fruit

Traditionally they are served after a meal with Turkish coffee.[4] There are a variety different flavours of Lokum, for example rose water, lemon and chocolate.

It is very popular throughout the Middle East and the Balkans.

References

  1. Roufs, Timothy G.. Sweet Treats around the World: An Encyclopedia of Food and Culture (2014)ABC-CLIO. p. 343–346. ISBN 978-1-61069-220-5.
  2. Richardson, Tim (2003). Sweets, a History of Temptation, p. 51. Bantam Press, London. ISBN 055381446X.
  3. Rose and pistachio Turkish delight recipe.
  4. Turkish Delight Media

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