Gaziantep Nightingale NestGeographically Indicated Products in Gaziantep

Product Description and Distinguishing Features:

Gaziantep Bülbül Yuvası / Antep Bülbül Yuvası; a dessert made with baklavalık yufka, clarified butter, and Antep Pistachios, registered with a geographical indication number 27. It is a syrupy dessert named after its shape, reminiscent of a nightingale's nest. Gaziantep Bülbül Yuvası / Antep Bülbül Yuvası has a historical background and holds a significant place in Gaziantep culinary culture, forming a connection between geographical boundaries and reputation.

Production Method:

Ingredient List: **For Baklavalık Yufka:** - 1 kg special purpose wheat flour - 3 eggs - 250 g wheat starch - 10 g rock salt - 200 ml water **For Syrup:** - 300 g sugar - 300 ml water - 3-5 drops of lemon juice

For Gaziantep Bülbül Yuvası / Antep Bülbül Yuvası:** - 650 g Antep Pistachios (finely ground) - 1 kg clarified butter *Preparation of Baklavalık Yufka:* 1. Mix flour, eggs, salt, and water, kneading until a soft dough is obtained. 2. Take approximately 250 g portions from the dough mass, and open thin sheets of yufka using wheat starch. *Syrup Preparation:* 1. Mix water and sugar, bring to a boil. 2. Once boiling, add 3-5 drops of lemon juice and continue boiling for another 4 minutes.

*Preparation of Gaziantep Bülbül Yuvası / Antep Bülbül Yuvası:* 1. Cut the opened yufka into rectangles, approximately 13-15 cm in length and 3-5 cm in width. 2. Roll each rectangle around a thin rolling pin, compressing them towards the center. 3. Remove the compressed yufka from the rolling pin without deforming its shape, and shape it into a circular form by joining the two ends. 4. Grease a tray with clarified butter, arrange the shaped yufkas on the tray, and brush the tops with melted clarified butter. 5. Let it rest at room temperature for 15 minutes, then bake in a stone oven with oak wood fire at 100-120°C for 20-25 minutes. 6. After taking it out of the oven, pour the syrup over it. Once Gaziantep Bülbül Yuvası / Antep Bülbül Yuvası absorbs the syrup, sprinkle Antep Pistachios on top and serve.