Six equal pieces of unabi baklava garnished with green pistachios

Hello everyone, from Gaziantep and welcome to my blog, and again today, we will talk about the famous Gaziantep pistachio baklava; some members have long requested this recipe.

 

Why do I prefer baklava in Antep?

The fame of baklava

The city of Gaziantep was famous in the past for the production of Antep fıstıklı baklava with green Antabi pistachios, and there is a historical saying that they say since the era of the Ottoman Empire, "Whoever did not eat Gaziantep baklava will not visit Turkey."

Baklava quality

In the city of Gaziantep, no one can work or produce Antep baklava without obtaining the approval of the Turkish standardisation institution, which sets specific specifications for baklava that ensure the preservation of the quality, where they carry out inspection tours to ensure traders' commitment to quality in terms of the amount of Antabi ghee and green pistachios used in the baklava ve (and) to control hygiene and comply with conditions.


Where to buy Antep baklava?

Hamido baklava

Hamido Baklava and Pistachio Company are one of the most reputable companies in the export of baklava, and it is one of the companies which receives the most orders and makes the most significant number of deliveries abroad. Baklava products are exported to many countries such as Greece, Singapore, Europe, and the United States of America.

Etsy

You can also shop and buy baklava online at some stores that sell baklava kg on Etsy.


The most famous baklava store in Gaziantep

Koçak Baklava - Gaziantep te is one of the most famous candies and baklava shops founded by two Entebbe brothers; it attracts hundreds of customers daily. It is located in the heart of the beautiful city of Antep and close to its center, and the reason for its popularity is that it preserves the original flavours and mixtures and also offers other innovative dishes. Its name is on the list of the best cafes in this Turkish city.

The cafe offers the most famous types of desserts, in addition to the sipariş Antep baklavası and pistachio candies, in addition to pastries, which include banana cake, strawberry cake, and cookies, all with their unique flavours, and it has become the number one destination for Antep fıstığı residents and tourists.


Baklava Museum in Gaziantep

Bir (First) of all, it should be noted that Gaziantep's cuisine is part of international cuisines under the auspices of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), as far as art is concerned. Of the kitchen and that for the Baklava Museum, it was created in the state of Antep, having been inspired by his idea of a chocolate museum in Germany for several years.

And to the tunes of local music, visitors walk between the wings of the museum to learn about the steps in the preparation of the baklava recipe from the chefs. Each of whom witnesses part of the efforts in making Antep fıstıklı kuru baklava.