What is Turkish pleasure?

Turkish pleasure is for the first time popular in Arab countries more than 200 years ago. Legend says that the ruler of Abdul Hamid I commissioned to confectionery to create special candies for him during his reign in the 18th century. Bekir Effendi of Anatolia is attributed to the creation of a Turkish pleasure that quickly gained popularity in Istanbul, where Effendi established a small confectionery shop.

In the US, this dessert does not recognize this dessert, although they have probably tasted the version when they enjoy applets and cotlet, long -term favorite American sweet. More traditional versions in Arab countries can be flavored with lemon or rose water, and Americans are not very familiar with pink water as a flavor. Many Americans consider such versions of Turkish pleasure both sticky and soap. Each candy is cut into small squares, usually less than one inch (2.44 cm) long. Although lemon and rose water are common flavors, it can also be flavored with mint. May contain nuts such as walnutY or pistachios, and is often coated with corn starch and powder sugar.

Turkish pleasure was first introduced to the western world in the 19th century, where it received its current designation. In Turkey and other parts of the Middle East, the candy is called Lokum . The British pleased the candies and could be particularly Apropos to praise it during the ration of World War II, because such a small sugar was allowed a week. It was known that Winston Churchill was enjoying Turkish pleasure of stuffed pistachios.

Some gourmets insist that this dessert is best appreciated when buying and serving fresh. Over time, if the candy is omitted, stiffens and will be difficult to eat. People who encounter Turkish pleasure as adults may not care about the taste or texture of candies. However, those who enjoyed it since childhood praised it.