How to Make Turkish Delight with a Tasteless Delight?

The sweetest member of Turkish cuisine, the best gift to give, the best friendship with coffee, a nostalgia from childhood, a reason to love the holidays… Turkish delight, known as Turkish delight , is a unique dessert that has become very popular in Turkey. There are dozens of things to know about Turkish delight, which dates back hundreds of years and is an important part of Ottoman cuisine! Before describing how to make Turkish delight, it is useful to read some entertaining content.

History of Turkish Delight

Turkish delight, which was an important part of the palace cuisine during the Ottoman Empire, has a history of hundreds of years. The sweet 'abhisa', which was frequently consumed by the Sassanids who ruled in the Persian Empire between 226 and 652 BC, is known as the origin of Turkish delight, although it is not certain. Lokum was originally referred to as "rahat ul-hulküm" meaning "to relax your throat", but over time it has become a "comfortable pleasure". Finally, it is called 'lokum' in modern Turkish.

Its recognition in Anatolia begins in the 15th century and reaches its peak in the 17th century. In the 18th century, when various travelers brought Turkish delight to Europe, it began to be known and promoted as "Turkish Delight". In this way, it crosses borders and gains popularity in Europe. The first mass production in the Ottoman Empire begins in 1777. Turkish delight, which was first mixed with honey, syrup and flour, then gradually became a reality with the invention of starch and refined sugar. takes its present form.

So How Is Turkish Delight Made?

Let's come to the main issue. There are many answers to the question of how to make Turkish delight, from the types of delight to the different interpretations of dexterous hands. The most well-known and widely practiced version is as follows:

Necessary materials

• 1 liter milk
• 1.5 cups of sugar
• 2 cups flour
• 100 grams of butter
• 2 packets of vanilla
• coconut
• Walnut
• Hazelnut

Fabrication

• Put the flour, milk and sugar in a deep saucepan. Stir constantly on low heat.
• Remove from the heat as soon as the mixture boils.
• Add in the butter and vanilla. Mix and beat for 10 minutes with the help of mixer.
• Pour the pudding you made for Turkish delight on a large tray and feed it to the whole area.
• Leave in the refrigerator overnight.
• The next morning or at noon, cut the pudding into squares and roll each square in your hand.
• Make ready to serve by sprinkling coconut, hazelnut and walnuts on the rounded Turkish delights.