Cezerye

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Cezerye
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Type Confectionery
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 traditionally served on special occasions. It originates from the Turkish province of Mersin. [3] The preparation involves boiling and then roasting grated carrots with sugar before adding coconut and nuts.

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

  1. Akkor, M. Ömür (2014). Healthy Desserts: with Natural Sweeteners. Blue Dome Press. p. pt31. ISBN   978-1-935295-64-8.
  2. 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.
  3. "Kerebiç tatlısı nasıl yapılır, malzemeleri neler? (Kerebiç tarifi)". www.ntv.com.tr. Retrieved 2022-05-08.
  4. "Cezerye - Kelime Etimolojisi, Kelimesinin Kökeni". www.etimolojiturkce.com. Retrieved 2019-03-01.