What is Baklava?

14 Jul What is Baklava?

When planning a trip to Canada, you’re sure to come across reviews recommending that you try Baklava. From east to west, it is widely popular. Baklava is a favourite dessert of all in every Arabic restaurant in Calgary. Although its sweetness irritates our teeth, everyone should give it a try at least once.  

So, what exactly is Baklava? 

Thin layers of flaky pastry are filled with chopped nuts and kept together with sticky, sweet syrup. It’s sliced into triangles and topped with ground nuts after baking. It’s eaten as a dessert with ice cream in Canada or sold in bulk from local pastry shops.  

Baklava’s Origins 

There have been many conflicts concerning the origins of Baklava, but most people think it came from the Ottoman cooks of Topkapi Palace. Although others say that it derives from the Middle East, they likely developed the notion from a similar idea during the Byzantine era or the pre-Anatolian region linked to the Turkic people.  

Given the long history of various civilizations, it’s no wonder that Baklava isn’t only a Turkish delicacy. Greece, Iran, Armenia, and Georgia all have their variants. Baklava’s sweet and exquisite flavour is well-known across the world.  

Canada’s regional specialties 

This specialty, filled with pistachio nuts, is sold all across the country. However, the best Baklava is in Calgary. Instead of focusing on the fillings, we insist on making 80 layers of flaky pastry with melted butter on top. In Calgary, a local eatery sells Beypazari baklava at a brisk pace.  

Baklava is available for purchase in Shawarma House Calgary.  

When visiting Shawarma House Calgary, don’t settle for just any baklava vendor; some sellers are known throughout the city for their superior craftsmanship. And Shawarma House Calgary is for sure one of them!