Nokul facts for kids
Nokul
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| Alternative names | Lokum |
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| Course | Main course |
| Place of origin | Turkey, Bulgaria, the Levant |
| Serving temperature | Hot |
| Main ingredients | Walnuts, poppy seeds, feta |
| Variations | Cevizli nokul, Haşhaşlı nokul, Peynirli nokul, Tahinli nokul, Damla sakızlı tahinli nokul, Fındıklı nokul |
Nokul, sometimes called lokum, is a delicious type of puff pastry. It's like a flaky, layered bread! People enjoy eating Nokul in countries like Turkey and Bulgaria. It often comes with different fillings and can be served warm. Sometimes, it's even served as a tasty appetizer instead of regular bread.
Nokul is made from a special dough that uses yeast. This dough is rolled out very thin. Then, a thin layer of butter is spread on it. After that, yummy fillings like feta-style white cheese, walnuts, or poppy seeds are sprinkled on top. The dough is then rolled up, cut into small pieces, and baked until it's golden brown.
What Kinds of Nokul Are There?
Nokul comes in many different flavors! Each one uses a unique filling. Here are some popular kinds you might find:
- Nokul with cheese (called Peynirli nokul)
- Nokul with beef (called Etli nokul)
- Nokul with tahini (a sesame paste, called Tahinli nokul)
- Nokul with walnuts (called Cevizli nokul)
- Nokul with poppy seeds (called Haşhaşlı nokul)
- Nokul with hazelnuts (called Fındıklı nokul)
Where is Nokul Popular?
Different cities and regions have their own special ways of making Nokul. These local styles often have unique flavors or shapes. Here are a few places famous for their Nokul:
- Samsun Nokulu (from the city of Samsun in Turkey)
- Isparta Nokulu (from the city of Isparta in Turkey)
- Bursa Walnut Lokum (from the city of Bursa in Turkey)
- Sinop Nokulu (from the city of Sinop in Turkey)
