Turkish delight
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| - | '''Turkish Delight''', '''lokum''', or '''loukoum''' ([[Greek Language|Greek]] λουκούμι) is a confection made from [[starch]] and [[sugar]]. It is often flavored with [[rosewater]], [[lemon]] the former giving it a characteristic pale pink color. {{GFDL}} | ||
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| - | <!--Please do not delete this section without discussing it on the talk page first!-->Turkish Delight is probably best known among English speakers as the addictive confection to which [[Edmund Pevensie]] succumbs in ''[[The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe]]'' by [[C.S. Lewis]]. | ||
| - | Turkish Delight is referred to in the song "Turkish Delight" originally written and performed by [[2nd Chapter of Acts]], which is based on Lewis's spiritual allegory. The song was later covered by the [[Christian rock]] group [[David Crowder Band]]. | + | '''Turkish delight''' or '''lokum''' is a family of [[confectionery|confections]] based on a [[gel]] of [[starch]] and [[sugar]]. Premium varieties consist largely of chopped dates, pistachios, and hazelnuts or walnuts bound by the gel; traditional varieties are often flavored with [[rosewater]], [[Mastic (plant resin)|mastic]], [[Bergamot orange]], or [[lemon]]. The confection is often packaged and eaten in small cubes dusted with [[icing sugar]], [[copra]], or powdered [[cream of tartar]], to prevent clinging. Other common flavors include [[cinnamon]] and [[Mentha|mint]]. In the production process, [[soapwort]] may be used as an [[Emulsifier|emulsifying]] [[Food additive|additive]]. |
| - | In the [[Broadway theatre|Broadway]] musical ''[[Kismet (musical)]]'', two characters sing the song "Rahadlakum" while seducing each other, describing the treat with lyrics such as "'tis sweet with the meat of the lechee nut/combined with a kumquat and rind/the kind of confection to drive a man out his/Mesopotamian mind!" | + | The origin of the confection is not well established, but it is known to have been produced in [[Turkey]] as early as the late 1700s, hence its name. |
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| - | Turkish Delight is also mentioned in the song "[[Istanbul (Not Constantinople)]]", by [[Jimmy Kennedy]] and Nat Simon, which was a hit in 1953 for [[The Four Lads]] vocal group, and more recently for the alternative rock group [[They Might Be Giants]]. | + | |
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| [[Turkish Delight (novel)|''Turkish Delight'']] (Dutch: Turks Fruit) is a Dutch book by [[Jan Wolkers]], published in 1969. In 1973, Dutch director [[Paul Verhoeven]] released the film [[Turkish Delight (film)|''Turkish Delight'']], based on the book. | [[Turkish Delight (novel)|''Turkish Delight'']] (Dutch: Turks Fruit) is a Dutch book by [[Jan Wolkers]], published in 1969. In 1973, Dutch director [[Paul Verhoeven]] released the film [[Turkish Delight (film)|''Turkish Delight'']], based on the book. | ||
| A reverse reference to Turkish Delight was made by the English entertainer [[Noël Coward]] when he said, "of course, in Turkey, I am known as English Delight." | A reverse reference to Turkish Delight was made by the English entertainer [[Noël Coward]] when he said, "of course, in Turkey, I am known as English Delight." | ||
| - | [[Jeremy Clarkson]] (host of [[BBC]]'s [[TopGear]]) claims the earwax of their "tame racing driver", known as [[The Stig]] tastes like Turkish Delight. (Season 7 Episode 2) | + | In 1960's [[gay]] slang, a "Turk" was a man who enjoyed coupling with younger partners. Boys were then often referred to as "Turkish Delight," among other things. |
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| - | In 1960's Gay Slang, a "Turk" was a man who enjoyed coupling with younger partners. Boys were then often referred to as "Turkish Delight," among other things. | + | |
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| - | In an episode of [[The Powerpuff Girls]], the Mayor of Townsville sells his office for a room full of Turkish Delight (episode 30: "Bought and Scold"). | + | |
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Turkish delight or lokum is a family of confections based on a gel of starch and sugar. Premium varieties consist largely of chopped dates, pistachios, and hazelnuts or walnuts bound by the gel; traditional varieties are often flavored with rosewater, mastic, Bergamot orange, or lemon. The confection is often packaged and eaten in small cubes dusted with icing sugar, copra, or powdered cream of tartar, to prevent clinging. Other common flavors include cinnamon and mint. In the production process, soapwort may be used as an emulsifying additive.
The origin of the confection is not well established, but it is known to have been produced in Turkey as early as the late 1700s, hence its name.
In popular culture
Turkish Delight (Dutch: Turks Fruit) is a Dutch book by Jan Wolkers, published in 1969. In 1973, Dutch director Paul Verhoeven released the film Turkish Delight, based on the book.
A reverse reference to Turkish Delight was made by the English entertainer Noël Coward when he said, "of course, in Turkey, I am known as English Delight."
In 1960's gay slang, a "Turk" was a man who enjoyed coupling with younger partners. Boys were then often referred to as "Turkish Delight," among other things.
