Shekarbureh is a sweet pastry, dating back to at least the Sassanid era. Originally, it was like a halva made from sugar and almonds. Its alternate names in Persian include Shekarborak, Shekarbora, Shekarpareh and Shekarpirah. In its different variations, the dessert is also common in Azerbaijan, Iran, and Turkey.

Characteristic of: Azerbaijani cuisine Iranian cuisine Turkish cuisine
Categories: Dessert Dish Iranian dessert Nut dishes Turkish dessert
Contains, including ancestors: Nut
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Wikidata ID: Q4522507
Wikipedia title: Shekarbura
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Wikipedia article: Shekarbura

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