Helva Restaurant

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Helva | Center of The Mediterranean Cuisine

Helva, is an ancient Turkish confection dating back 3000 years. it is a simple dessert
with an almost universal appeal. The basic mixture is based on roasted sesame seeds,
which are grounded into a paste (Tahini) and mixed with sherbet and semolina. it
was eaten by Kings, Queens, Princes and Sultans.
The word Helva, derived from the Arabic word 'Helwa' meaning sweet, dating back
to thirteenth century. it entered the English language from the Yiddish Halva
around 1840.
it is a comrnon sweet among ali of the Turkish, Middle Eastern and Mediterranean
countries. it is served at wedding celebrations and festivals.
Turkish culinary culture represents a tradition, which is accumulation of many Cultures, and a tradition, that is constantly changing.
Our ancestors, who migrated from Central Asia to Anatolia, came
across many different culinary traditions, and adopted many of these
into their cuisine
Elements of Persian cuisine came with the establishment of Seljuk Empire's
Influence: which adopted Arab and Jewish dishes based on wheat and
lamb upon settling in Anatolia and seafood dishes from Greeks and Romans
as they reached to the Aegean and Mediterranean coastlines
As such, Turkey's culinary heritage that was built up over 5000 years ranging from Hittites to Roman and Byzantine Empires
Apart from being a bridge for civilizations, Turkey has a unique
geography that has been another factor in the developments of
regional cuisine
Turkish peninsula is surrounded by three large seas; each one very Different from the other
The Black Sea at the north, Aegean Sea at the west, and the Mediterranean Sea at the south that provides a wealth of fısh and seafood
The land displays striking climatic variations. For example, while the East
is in the grip of winter, spring prevails in the West, and summer stili warms the
south, providing plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables