Description
A soup made by dissolving and simmering 'Tarhana', a fermented and dried mixture of yogurt, flour, and vegetables, boasting a unique sourness.
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Tarhana powder
- Tomato paste
- Butter
- Garlic
- Mint
Instructions
- This soup uses a pre-made dry powder called 'Tarhana' (made in summer by fermenting yogurt, flour, tomatoes, peppers, and herbs for days, then sun-drying and crushing it). Heat butter and olive oil in a pot, sauté tomato paste and grated garlic. Add Tarhana powder and mix with the oil, then gradually pour in cold water (or broth) while whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Bring to a boil and simmer for
- minutes until thick and smooth. Finish with dried mint or chili.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Intense sourness and umami from fermentation
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Irreplaceable (Requires Tarhana powder)
Pairing
Crispy Toasted Bread
Trivia
[Trend] Highly nutritious and long-lasting, it's the ultimate fermented slow food handmade by Omoni (mothers) as a precious source of vitamins and protein during winter.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Sprinkle crumbled feta (white) cheese into the soup, or float crispy croutons to add texture!
Allergen
Wheat, Dairy