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Sakiz Leblebi refers to Turkish roasted white chickpeas.

Sach refers to the curved Turkish griddle used to cook Yufka, Filo, or Börek.

Sahlep refers to a Turkish popular hot drink made from powdered iris root/ orchid roots and milk. Sahlep is also known as Salep.

Sarap is the Turkish word for "Wine", such as Beyaz sarap ( white wine) and Kirmizi sarap (red wine)

Sarmisak is the Turkish word for "Garlic". Sarmisakli means "with garlic" while Dis Sarmisak refers to clove of garlic. Like in most countries, Sarmisak or Garlic is widely used in Turkish cooking.

Seker / Seker is the Turkish word for "Sugar". Sugar plays a prominent role in Turkish desserts since Turksih desserts are made with lots of sugar

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