Pistachio Rice Finger Turkish Delight – Antep Pistachio Lokum

These finger-shaped Turkish delight rolls are made with rice starch lokum — a variety known for a cleaner, more delicate chew than standard cornstarch versions — then generously rolled in crushed Antep pistachios from Gaziantep, Turkey's pistachio heartland. Each roll is cut to reveal a core studded with whole pistachio pieces, so every bite delivers both the yielding softness of the lokum and the snap of freshly crushed nut.

Gaziantep pistachios — called Antep fıstığı in Turkish — are grown in the southeastern Turkish city whose hot, dry climate produces nuts with a distinctly vivid green color and a rich, buttery flavor. The European Union granted Gaziantep pistachios Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status in 2013, recognizing their unique regional character. Using them to coat and fill lokum is a long-standing craft tradition in that city.

Rice starch lokum has a slightly finer, silkier set than the more common cornstarch type. The texture holds its shape cleanly when cut, releases without sticking, and dissolves evenly — qualities that make it a preferred base for nut-coated presentations where the exterior crunch and the interior give are meant to be distinct layers rather than blending together.

The result is a confection that balances three textures at once: the crisp outer coat of crushed pistachio, the tender lokum body, and the occasional whole nut inside. The flavor profile is mildly sweet with the green, grassy depth that Antep pistachios are known for — nothing artificial, no competing flavorings.

Available in 250 g, 500 g, and 1000 g sizes.

Contains: Pistachio (tree nut). Not suitable for those with tree nut allergies. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.