Discover the secret to cashew finger baklava What is Baklava?Baklava is the most delicious and most famous dessert of all, and it has been ranked among the top ten desserts globally. Baklava consists of thin layers of dough, stuffed with nuts, such as walnuts, pistachios or others, and sweetened by pouring syrup or honey on it.What is the history of baklava?Baklava was famous throughout the different eras, but it flourished a lot in the old Ottoman era and was documented as one of the most important aspects of celebrating holidays and occasions at the time of the old Ottoman era, it was made in the kitchens of the Ottoman Empire in Topkapi Palace in Istanbul, and the Sultan presented it in a tray in its usual form today to the Janissaries in the middle of the month of Ramadan with a festive ceremony called the Baklava Parade, and baklava was a cause of dispute between many regions that differed about its origin, especially between the Turks and Greeks. However, many sources confirmed that the origin of baklava dates back to the second century BC, especially in Mesopotamia and the Assyrians, and they used to prepare it from layers of crisp dough and fill it with dried fruits from nature and then sweeten it by adding honey, and then the Turks took it from them, then the baklava travelled from country to country and differed in its preparation and ingredients according to the customs and traditions of different countries and each country added to it what it prefers from the ingredients, and the class of baklava lovers expanded until it spread throughout the world.The Baklava Parade and the Ottoman EmpireDue to the great veneration of baklava as a type of dessert in the Ottoman Empire, a special annual festive procession was created for it, as a special procession known as the baklava procession appeared in the middle of Ramadan in the late seventeenth century AD, and the Sultan at that time distributed trays of baklava to the Janissaries and other military units in Istanbul, provided that every ten people have a tray of baklava, and they used to make great celebrations when moving the trays of Turkish baklava from one place to another, and they used to distribute and transfer them in a special order. When the trays of Turkish baklava were transferred from one place to another, they were distributed and transferred in a special system where Silahdar Agha starts first and takes the first two trays in the name of the Sultan because the Sultan considers the Janissary the first number, and the soldiers take the remaining trays for each tray; they pass a green-painted wood covered with parts of towels and carry the tray on their shoulders. The heads of each regiment walk in front, the tray bearers walk behind them, exit the open doors and march towards the barracks in a large and grand procession.Baklava in GreeceBaklava was a major cause of strained relations between Greece and Turkey many years ago. Baklava is one of the most prominent types of desserts served in hospitality in general and during weddings in particular, as well as at Easter, where it is made of 40 thin layers to signify the number of days of fasting. It is also rumoured in Greece that baklava should be made from 33 layers of filo dough, a number that refers to the age of Christ.Learn about the benefits of cashews as a basic filling for baklava sticksCashews are more than just a type of nut or a tasty treat, cashews have many benefits for the human body:
Cashews help promote heart health.
Cashews keep your blood sugar in check.
Cashews keep your bones healthy.
Cashews help prevent the formation of kidney or gallbladder stones.
Cashews have many benefits for pregnant women.
Cashews help prevent cancer.
Cashew nuts contain many elements, minerals and vitamins that the body needs such as: Antioxidants, flavonoids, iron, copper, magnesium, selenium and zinc in addition to a range of B vitamins.
Discover the types of baklava found internationally and internationallyIranian baklava: Iranian baklava differs from the rest of the types of baklava in that it is prepared from a specific number of crispy dough sheets in addition to saffron, coconut and nuts, all of this in one mixture together.Cashew baklava sticks: It is one of the most popular types of baklava, as the inclusion of cashews among the ingredients of baklava gives it a unique distinction from other types of baklava.Greek baklava: It has always symbolised the years that Christ lived in the belief of the Greek state, so it is made in the Greek state with 33 layers, and the ingredients include honey, walnuts and cinnamon, which adds a different taste to it.Azerbaijani baklava: It is prepared from fragile dough sheets, and its ingredients include almonds and Turkish nuts. Which gives it a special and different taste, and it is cut in a parallel shape, and it is one of the most famous ornaments that are presented on holidays and occasions.Algerian baklava: The number of layers of dough that are used in the preparation of baklava in Algeria varies according to each region and each city, and its ingredients include sugar, almonds and walnuts, which makes it a unique taste specific to the country that offers it, and by tasting it there you can determine which of the Algerian cities this baklava belongs to.Armenian baklava: It is served with clove and cumin spices.In the end, baklava has a wide and great fame all over the world, it ranks among the top 10 types of desserts globally, and will continue to be the best and most served on occasions, holidays and weddings.
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