Do You Like Turkish Delight?

September 6, 2010

As a child, I first saw Turkish delight, or lokum, in the BBC adaptation of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, and I had to try it. It looked so strange and enticing! Ever since then, I've been a fan. The sugar-dusted, gummy, jelly-like cubes of candy are best fresh, so the only time I partake is when I find them at a legit candy shop. The rose water flavor is traditional, but too perfume-y for me; I prefer the fruit flavors. Some variations also have nuts. Have you tried it before? What did you think?

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12 Comments

2 years 29 weeks

yes i ate and it was delicious my granmother is turk so that sent to us from trkey Turkish delight it was great! i want to go to istanbull

shannon_xo 2 years 36 weeks

I've only ever tried the rose water one and it was awful!

GlowingMoon 2 years 36 weeks

Yes, I've tried it, and it was okay. Just like Yumsugar, I was curious about Turkish delight when I read about it in the book "The Lion, the Witch, and Wardrobe."

zeze 2 years 36 weeks

It kinda tastes like stickier, thicker Swedish Fish. The cover it in flour so it won't stick, so you also get a mouth full of flour with the jelly/sticky candy. It's not something I love, but the kind with nuts can be a nice "different" treat.