Gül Suyu
The magic of roses in cooking! Ottoman court elegant perfume
Description
Water produced by distilling highly fragrant rose petals like Damask rose, used to add a noble aroma to sweets.
Classification: For Women,Flavoring,Cleopatra's Scent
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How to use
Ingredients
- Damask rose petals
- Water
Instructions
- [Authentic Recipe]
- Hand-pick Damask roses one by one before dawn, when the scent is strongest, in regions like Isparta in southwestern Turkey.
- Place massive rose petals and pure water in a giant copper still (alembic).
- Boil over wood fire, pass the steam through a cooling pipe to liquefy. Remove the precious rose oil floating on top; the remaining distilled water infused with rich rose scent is rosewater.
Learn more Substitutes, pairings, tips
Key spices
Noble floral aroma of roses
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Edible rose essence
Pairing
Güllaç and Lokum
Trivia
[Trend] A specialty of Isparta, a leading global rose producer. Popular not just for food, but as a natural toner loved by Cleopatra for skincare.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Add generously to the syrup of Ramadan-exclusive milk sweet 'Güllaç', and enjoy the rose aroma spreading in your mouth!
Allergen
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