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Baklava (Turkey)
What is baklava? Baklava is a famous Turkish pastry consisting of fruit, nuts, and sometimes rice sandwiched between thinly rolled layers of syrupy phyllo dough. 


Baklava was inspired by an ancient Assyrian dish of dried fruit and pastry and is often served with Turkish coffee. Popular flavors of baklava include pistachio, walnut, almond, rosewater, lemon, cinnamon, and nutmeg. 


Where to ...
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Baklava (Turkey)
What is baklava? Baklava is a famous Turkish pastry consisting of fruit, nuts, and sometimes rice sandwiched between thinly rolled layers of syrupy phyllo dough. 


Baklava was inspired by an ancient Assyrian dish of dried fruit and pastry and is often served with Turkish coffee. Popular flavors of baklava include pistachio, walnut, almond, rosewater, lemon, cinnamon, and nutmeg. 


Where to try baklava: Karaköy Güllüolu, Istanbul
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