Famous Gaziantep Koçak Carrot Slice Baklava: Elegant Flavour from Tradition

One of the first desserts that comes to mind when it comes to Turkish cuisine is undoubtedly baklava. However, there is plenty of variety in the world of baklava! Here is one of the most interesting of these varieties: Carrot Slice Baklava. This flavour, which attracts attention with its name, is a masterly wonder of Gaziantep cuisine.

Carrot slice baklava is a dessert that appeals to both the palate and the eye with thin phyllo pastry rolled out layer by layer, pistachios and sweet syrup. Flour obtained from hard wheat is brought together with the water of Gaziantep. The resulting dough is transformed into 40 layers of phyllo, each thinner than paper, with rolling pins made of pear wood in the hands of Antepian craftsmen.

Included in UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage List, baklava offers the unforgettable taste of one of Turkey's most valuable culinary treasures.

Why Carrot Slice? Is There Really Carrots?

Although it is called ‘carrot slice’, there is no carrot in this dessert. It gets its name from its stylish presentation cut into triangular slices. If you are asked ‘Is there really carrot?’ from your environment, you can humourously answer the following: ‘No, there are no carrots, but the flavour is so unique that you are as happy as if you had eaten vegetables!’

A Slice of Happiness with High Quality Ingredients

Baklava, a part of the unique Gaziantep cuisine that inspires the world, has maintained its reputation for centuries with its quality ingredients, the way it is cooked and its varieties, as well as being an authentic Turkish dessert. This unique flavour;

·       Phyllo: The layers of dough rolled out so thin that they are almost transparent is the most important secret of the perfect baklava.

·       Texture: Sherbet prepared from natural sugar is poured over the baklava after it is baked. The syrup keeps the dessert moist and soft.

·       Ingredient Usage: Flour, eggs, starch, ghee, sugar, water, cream and pistachios.

·       Shelf Life and Storage of Carrot Slice Baklava: It is recommended to store the baklava at room temperature in an airtight container to preserve its crunchiness. It is also possible to store it in the refrigerator, but this may cause the texture to change slightly. Carrot slice baklava should be consumed within 5 days in winter and 3 days in summer when stored in a cool and moisture-free environment.

Before eating all our products, we recommend that they be slightly heated and consumed due to the natural nature of the ghee in them.

Is Carrot Slice Baklava Vegan or Gluten-Free?

In general, carrot slice baklava is not considered vegan, vegetarian or gluten-free because it contains ghee, which is an animal product, and flour containing gluten. However, it is possible to make gluten-free baklava. For our gluten-free baklava varieties, you can check our gluten-free baklava product in our store.

Where to Buy Carrot Slice Baklava?

You can easily buy the famous Gaziantep Carrot Slice Baklava through our e-commerce platform that we offer worldwide. We have delivery options for you to taste this unique Turkish dessert from all over the world. We bring fresh baklava from Gaziantep to your home, delivered to cargo the same day it is cooked.

Baklava, which represents the deep roots and creative dessert tradition of Turkish cuisine, is not just a dessert; it is a cultural experience of thousands of years.

Carrot slice baklava, which you can serve or gift to your guests on special occasions, carries the hand labour and cultural heritage of baklava masters as well as traditional Turkish cuisine with its authentic preparation technique from the Ottoman Empire to the present day.

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