- A DELICIOUS EXPLOSION OF FLAVOR WITH THE COMBINATION OF SUPERB LOTUS CREAM AND SOFT TURKISH DELIGHT. WE RECOMMEND YOU TRY THIS DELIGHT.
- Turkish delight is one of the most important desserts in Turkish cuisine, and its preparation requires considerable finesse. The following basic steps are generally followed for Turkish delight production:
Ingredients
1. Sugar: This is the main ingredient of Turkish delight. High-quality white sugar is preferred.
2. Starch: Corn or wheat starch is used. It provides the consistency of Turkish delight.
3. Water: For dissolving the sugar and cooking the mixture.
4. Lemon Salt or Acid (Optional): Prevents the sugar from crystallizing.
5. Flavoring and Colorings: Such as rose water, lemon juice, orange peel, fruit puree, or cocoa.
6. Walnuts, Pistachios, Hazelnuts (Optional): Used as filling ingredients.
Preparation Steps
1. Syrup Preparation
Mix the sugar and water in a large pot and boil over medium heat. The mixture is allowed to reach a transparent and fluid consistency. Citric acid can be added at this stage.
2. Starch Mixture
In a separate bowl, mix the starch and water to obtain a homogeneous mixture.
3. Cooking
The starch mixture is slowly added to the sugar syrup and cooked, stirring constantly. This step requires patience as the mixture thickens, it begins to form a Turkish delight consistency. This process can usually take 2-3 hours.
4. Flavoring
Once the mixture reaches the desired consistency, add the flavoring and coloring. Rose water, lemon, or fruit essences are added at this stage. Hazelnuts, walnuts, or pistachios can also be added optionally.
5. Cooling and Cutting
Pour the Turkish delight mixture onto a large, flat tray, smooth the surface, and let it cool to room temperature. Once cooled, cut into square or rectangular pieces.
6. Coating
The cut Turkish delights are coated in powdered sugar or a starch mixture. This prevents the Turkish delights from sticking.
Tips
•If the sugar syrup and starch mixture is not cooked thoroughly, the Turkish delight will not reach the desired consistency and may harden.
•Continuous stirring is essential for the Turkish delight to be shiny and smooth.
•Copper cauldrons are preferred for traditional production.
The resulting Turkish delights can be consumed fresh or preserved for long periods under appropriate conditions. Turkish delight production can be carried out widely, from small-scale kitchens to large factories.
