Turkish delight
Turkish gelatinous candy
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 stall | |
| Alternative names | Lokum, rahat lokum |
|---|---|
| Type | Confection |
| Place of origin | Ottoman Empire,[1] Persia[2] |
| Serving temperature | Room temperature |
| Main ingredients | Starch, sugar |
| Variations | Multiple 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 change
- ↑ Roufs, Timothy G.; Roufs, Kathleen Smyth (2014). Sweet Treats around the World: An Encyclopedia of Food and Culture. ABC-CLIO. pp. 343–346. ISBN 978-1-61069-220-5.
- ↑ Richardson, Tim (2003). Sweets, a History of Temptation, p. 51. Bantam Press, London. ISBN 055381446X.
- ↑ "Rose and pistachio Turkish delight recipe".
- ↑ airport_transfer