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One of the most authentic desserts of Karaman cuisine, Callama is a traditional dessert prepared with the unique harmony of strained yogurt and molasses.
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Callama, belonging to the Karaman region, is a light and nutritious dessert frequently made especially during the grape harvest season. Local grape molasses is used in its making. After experiencing this flavor in local restaurants, you can check the Harita section to see its location. This special taste, rarely known across Türkiye, is an important part of the city's culinary identity.
Ingredients
- 500 grams strained yogurt
- 1 cup grape molasses
- 1 tablespoon starch
- Half a cup of water
- Walnuts for topping
Preparation
- Whisk the strained yogurt in a deep bowl until smooth.
- In a separate saucepan, mix and boil the molasses, water, and starch.
- Leave the boiling molasses mixture to cool down to warm.
- Slowly add the warm mixture to the yogurt while whisking, pour into serving bowls, and garnish with walnuts.
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