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Turkey Ingredient

Süzme Yoğurt

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Description

A rich and tart yogurt akin to cream cheese, made by thoroughly draining the whey from regular yogurt.

Classification: For Everyone,Dairy,Strained Yogurt

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How to use

Ingredients

  • Milk(or Sheep milk)
  • Yogurt culture

Instructions

  1. [Authentic Recipe]
  2. Warm fresh cow or sheep milk, add yogurt culture, wrap in blankets to ferment and make plain yogurt.
  3. Transfer all the yogurt into a clean cotton bag and hang it or press with a weight.
  4. Let the whey drip completely over several hours to overnight until it forms a firm paste (süzme = strained) under its own weight. Sometimes a little salt is added for preservation.
Learn more Substitutes, pairings, tips

Key spices

None

Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets

Greek yogurt

Pairing

Garlic and Mint

Trivia

[Trend] The Turkish version of the globally popular Greek (strained) yogurt. Rich yet healthy, it's absolutely indispensable for making meze (appetizers).

Eating tips & etiquette

[Unique Eating] Mix with grated garlic, salt, and dried mint to make an exquisite yogurt sauce, and pour generously over kebabs and mantı!

Allergen

Dairy

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