Turkish gelatinous candy From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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]
Alternative names | Lokum, rahat lokum |
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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.
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