Cezerye
Semi-gelatinous Turkish sweet made from caramelised carrots
Type | Confectionery |
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Place of origin | Turkey |
Region or state | Mersin |
Main ingredients | Carrots , nuts or pistachios , coconut |
Cezerye is a semi-gelatinous traditional Turkish dessert made from caramelised carrots , shredded coconut , and roasted walnuts , hazelnuts , or pistachios . [1] [2] Cut into matchbox -sized rectangular chips it is served on special occasions. It originated from the Eastern Mediterranean Turkish province of Mersin . [3] Grated carrots are boiled first and then roasted with sugar, coconut powder is spread on it, and pistachios , hazelnuts , peanuts or walnuts are put in it.
While variations on the treat exist which replace the carrot with fig or date purée , the name is nonetheless derived from the word " jazriyya ", which is Arabic for "with carrot". [4]
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References
- ↑ Akkor, M. Ömür (2014). Healthy Desserts: with Natural Sweeteners . Blue Dome Press. p. pt31. ISBN 978-1-935295-64-8 .
- ↑ Planet, L.; Bainbridge, J.; Atkinson, B.; Butler, S.; Fallon, S.; Gourlay, W.; Lee, J.; Maxwell, V. (2015). Lonely Planet Turkey . Travel Guide. Lonely Planet Publications. p. pt952. ISBN 978-1-74360-531-8 . Retrieved January 17, 2016 .
- ↑ "Kerebiç tatlısı nasıl yapılır, malzemeleri neler? (Kerebiç tarifi)" . www.ntv.com.tr . Retrieved 2022-05-08 .
- ↑ "Cezerye - Kelime Etimolojisi, Kelimesinin Kökeni" . www.etimolojiturkce.com . Retrieved 2019-03-01 .
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