Poppy Seed Paste Turkish Delight

Afyonkarahisar was once named after poppy cultivation, and in the regional cuisine poppy seed paste is used in many recipes, from bread to pastries and desserts. Poppy seed paste delight is a regional speciality that brings this culinary culture to Turkish delight.

Poppy seeds

The seeds we use are food-grade seeds from poppies grown under licence and supervised by the Turkish Grain Board (TMO); they are entirely legal and safe. The blue seeds are crushed on a stone mill into a dark, oily paste.

How it is made

A thin layer of poppy seed paste and coarsely chopped walnuts is spread on a sheet of plain delight, which is then rolled. A dark spiral shows in the cross-section. The taste is lightly toasted and reminiscent of hazelnut.

Storage

Poppy seed oil is sensitive to light, so keep it in its box in a cool place; shelf life is 4 months.