Isfahani Nougat

Persian nougat is called gaz. The gaz of Isfahan is renowned because it was traditionally made with gaz-angebin, the sweet sap-like liquid exuded by an insect that lives on the tamarisk/angebin tree (found on the outskirts of Isfahan). Gaz-angebin is collected during the year and mixed with various ingredients, including rose water and pistachios, to make the gaz of Khansar (a village outside Isfahan). This type of gaz is delicious but hard t