What is 'turkish delight'? tell me please!?

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i'm so frustrated coz i dont know what is 'turkish delight'.....
been reading books and watching movies of the chronicles of Narnia.... came across this,Edmund asked for Turkish delight when the white witch asked what food does he want....

Answer 1

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I have answered this question a few times, here is some info and even a recipe on it.

Here are some links to where you can order it :) if you chose to do so.

http://www.turkish-delight.com/
http://www.eturkuaz.com/ (this is a company based in Boston
http://www.turkishtaste.com/

Here is a recipe in case you want it:

2 c Sugar
2 tb Cornstarch
1 c Water
1/2 ts Cream of tartar
1 tb Flavoring *
Food coloring **
1/2 c Toasted nuts, chopped ***
Confectioners' sugar

* Flavorings: rose, mastic, strawberry, orange or
lemon. ** Food coloring: red, yellow, green or orange
(depending on flavoring used) *** Nuts: almonds or
pistachios (We used pistachios & rosewater)

Dissolve sugar and cornstarch in water. Add cream of
tartar. Boil to 220 degrees F. Cover pot the last 5
minutes. Add flavor and food color. Add nuts.

Pour into oiled shallow pan. When cool, cut into
squares and roll each piece in sifted powdered sugar.
Store in plastic bag.

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Pastry Chef

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thanx a lot!

Answer 2

its a jelly like sweet made with rose water in it

Answer 3

'turkish delight' is usually food/cuisine that orginated in native Turkey, the country not the bird.

Answer 4

Turkish delight is a candy from the middle east. It usually contains a liquid called rose water. Very sweet, but good. Usually available at grocery stores stocking middle eastern foods.
You can search yahoo images to see what it looks like.