Lady's navel

A lady's navel (hanım göbeği) or woman's navel (kadın göbeği) is a type of sweet pastry from Turkey. They are made from balls of choux pastry which are given a dimple, deep-fried and then soaked in syrup.^[1][2][3] It derives its name from its donut-like shape that resembles a navel (belly button).^[4]

Alternative namesWoman's navel

TypePastry

Place of originTurkey

Main ingredientsChoux pastry, syrup

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Lady's navel

Alternative names	Woman's navel
Type	Pastry
Place of origin	Turkey
Main ingredients	Choux pastry, syrup

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It bears similarity to other desserts with "evocative" names such as Vezir Parmağı (visier's fingers), Dilber Dudağı (lady lips), Kerhane Tatlısı (brothel dessert),^[4] Sütlü Nuriye (Milky Nuriye) etc.^{[citation needed]}