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Baklava

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  • Baklava is phyllo dough wrapped around a sweet, nutty filling. It was popular during the Ottoman Empire and has come to be associated with Turkey, although its origin is a subject of some dispute. The dish was used as a test for pastry chefs during the Ottoman Empire. It was viewed as an aphrodisiac, and different versions were made for men and women.
  • Fast Facts

    1. Popular in Turkish, Greek and other Middle Eastern cuisines
    2. Ingredients: phyllo dough, honey or syrup, nuts
    3. Difficult to make
  • Origin In Dispute

    There is much debate as to the origin of baklava. Its origin has been cited as Greece, Turkey, Assyria, and Mesopotamia. A similar dish has been found in a Chinese cookbook.

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