Turkish simit is a sesame ring worth protecting
Published on Thursday September 20, 2012
ANDREW FRANCIS WALLACE/TORONTO STAR
By Jennifer Bain Food Editor
The Turks and mighty proud of simit, a chewy, sesame-crusted, bagel-like bread ring. So much so that they’re apparently trying to take out an international patent to protect the traditional street food that’s usually eaten with Turkish tea, cheese or jam.
More:Turkish simit is a sesame ring worth protecting - thestar.com