Lokum/Turkish delight

Lokum stall
Alternative names	Lokum, rahat lokum
Type	Confection
Place of origin	Ottoman Empire,Persia
Serving temperature	Room temperature
Main ingredients	Starch, sugar
Variations	Multiple to include nuts, dried fruit
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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.

Traditionally they are served after a meal with Turkish coffee.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. view more...