Mahlep
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Description
A spice made from powdered mahaleb cherry kernels, boasting a sweet, mellow aroma similar to almond or cherry blossom mochi.
Classification: For Women,Sweet Spice,Magic Aroma
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How to use
Ingredients
- Mahaleb cherry seeds
Instructions
- [Authentic Recipe]
- Harvest small wild mahaleb cherries in early summer, remove the flesh, and extract the seeds.
- Sun-dry the seeds thoroughly for days, crack the hard shells with a mill, and extract the inner kernels.
- Dry the kernels further, grind into fine powder, and store. Knead into poğaça (savory pastry) or cookie dough before baking to highlight the rich aroma.
Learn more Substitutes, pairings, tips
Key spices
Sweet aroma of cherry or almond
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Tonka beans or Apricot kernel powder
Pairing
Poğaça and all baked sweets
Trivia
[Hardcore] This is the true identity of the aroma in Turkish bakeries (pastane). It dramatically changes the flavor with a tiny amount, an indispensable secret ingredient for local baking.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Mix just a pinch into simit or cookie dough, and enjoy the mellow aroma when freshly baked!
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