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A traditional yogurt soup with mint oil, frequently consumed during cold winter days in local restaurants of Bahçelievler.
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Although yogurt soups are popular across Türkiye, the use of fine cracked wheat instead of rice stands out in the Bahçelievler style. It is preferred as a light starter in İstanbul gourmet tours. Check the Harita for local eateries.
The critical technique is stirring continuously in one direction to prevent the yogurt from curdling during tempering.
Ingredients
- 1 cup strained yogurt
- 1 coffee cup cracked wheat
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 2 tablespoons butter and dried mint
Preparation
- Boil the cracked wheat in plenty of water until soft.
- Whisk yogurt, flour, and egg yolk in a separate bowl until smooth.
- Add a ladle of boiling water to the yogurt mixture to temper it.
- Pour the mixture back into the pot slowly while stirring, boil, and top with hot mint butter.
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