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Sheki (Azerbaijan)
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Vegetarian
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Nutritional Values
420kcal
6gProtein
56gCarbs
23gFat
3gFibre
100 gServing
* Per serving · 100 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
🥜 Nuts
🥛 Dairy
Sheki Halvasi
How to order / say it
Say it
Şəki halvası — [sheh-ki hal-vah-see]
Order
I'd like to try Sheki Halvasi.
Locally
Şəki halvası istəyirəm.
Say locally
A special type of baklava native to Sheki.
Why try it?
This dessert is a local treasure, reflecting the city's artisanal craftsmanship. Layers of delicate pastry filled with nuts and aromatic spices make it a unique culinary experience emblematic of Sheki's sweet indulgences.
How it tastes
Sweet and nutty, with a flaky texture that melts in your mouth. Aromatic spices perfuse the pastry, offering a balance between sweetness and savoriness with a slight warming spice.
Origin & History — first documented: 1820
Sheki halvasi has been crafted since the early 19th century. It was initially created by local confectioners to celebrate special occasions and has since become a significant part of Sheki's dessert culture.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥜 150 g walnuts
- 🍯 150 g sugar
- 🥛 100 g butter
- 🌾 200 g flour
- 🧂 2 g cardamom
Method
- 1 Prepare dough with flour and butter.
- 2 Mix sugar and nuts for filling.
- 3 Layer and bake until golden.
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