Recipe Traditional Turkish Lokum - By TURKISH AIRLINES

rosewater

💰Cheaper: orange blossom water

Orange blossom water offers a similar floral flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

Honey adds natural sweetness and flavor.

cornstarch

💰Cheaper: arrowroot powder

Arrowroot powder is a suitable thickening agent.

nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: dried fruit

Seeds or dried fruit can provide texture without allergens.

Mix equal parts water and sugar in a saucepan to create a simple syrup.

Cook the simple syrup until it starts to bubble.

In a separate bowl, combine corn flour with equal parts water to create a slurry.

Slowly add the corn flour mixture to the bubbling syrup while stirring constantly.

Add food coloring to the mixture while cooking.

Continue to stir until the mixture thickens and becomes gelatinous.

Pour the mixture into a tin and let it cool.

Dust the top with powdered sugar and corn starch before cutting into cubes.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Dietary

Allergens