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A natural and dense type of molasses produced by traditional methods from sugar beets grown in the plains of Aksaray.
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Sugar beet molasses is an indispensable energy source during winter in the culinary culture of Aksaray. Obtained by boiling for long hours, this molasses differs from others across Türkiye with its unique slightly tart flavor. You can check our Map page to find local markets where you can purchase this product.
Ingredients
- Fresh sugar beets
- Water
- Molasses clay (for clarifying)
- Clean cheesecloth
- Wood fire
Preparation
- Wash the sugar beets thoroughly, peel, and slice them thinly.
- Boil the sliced beets with water in large cauldrons until soft.
- Crush the boiled beets to extract their juice and strain through a cheesecloth.
- Add molasses clay to clarify the extracted juice and let it rest.
- Boil the clarified juice for hours over a wood fire until it reaches a thick consistency.
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