Plain Turkish Delightis a food that takes its name from the Arabic word "rahat-ul hulküm" (commanding the throat). This word means "throat soothing" and has been produced in Turkey for almost 600 years and holds an important place among our traditional desserts. Turkish delight, which first appeared in the 15th century, entered the Ottoman palace in the 17th century. Its soft nature was due to the wishes of the sultans, particularly Abdulhamid I. Indeed, a confectioner named Muhittin Haci Bekir, upon the request of Abdulhamid I, invented the soft delight, using refined sugar instead of molasses. This created the first example of today's Turkish delight. The same confectioner introduced Turkish delight to Europe in the 18th century when an English traveler brought it there.
Written sources also state that Turkish delight, invented by Haci Bekir Efendi, was used as a courtship material by young men at the time. Young men would give Turkish delight in a silk handkerchief to the women they liked to show their affection.In our country, Afyon is famous for its Turkish delight. However, in other countries, especially Greece, it is also claimed as "Turkish delight" and enjoyed with pleasure.
Plain Turkish Delight Ingredients
Turkish Delight comes in many varieties, including fruit, hazelnut, pistachio, dried fruit, coconut, and flavored. The most consumed and especially preferred by Turkish delight lovers to experience the taste of Turkish delight,Plain Turkish delightremains one of the fundamental and first-discovered flavors of this dessert. Experts recommend consuming two to three Turkish delights a day for kidney patients who cannot convert protein into urea uric acid and creatinine in their kidneys and cannot excrete them as waste. Furthermore, plain Turkish delight, due to its sugar content, is a significant energy source.
Turkish delight is still believed to be used in therapeutic treatment in some Anatolian villages, as it alleviates pain caused by edema and percussion. Because Turkish delight is easy to eat and goes well with coffee, it's a frequently consumed and popular type of Turkish delight. You can also enjoy it plain as a treat or in a Mevlüt candy box.While it's a traditional Turkish delight, it can also be enjoyed during holidays, especially with pleasant conversations over Turkish coffee, adding a touch of flavor.
Plain Turkish Delight Storage Conditions
You can store plain Turkish Delight in the refrigerator at home, in a cool, dark place to prevent moisture. If you don't want to keep it in the refrigerator, it's recommended that you store it in a cool, dry place away from heat and light, in case it melts, and that you take it out and eat as much as you need.
