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Yapay Yemek

Cilantro Soup

A refreshing and healing flavor from Anatolian cuisine.

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Time
40 min
Servings
4
Calories
180
Level
Easy
Heat
Gentle heat
Region
Anatolia
Cilantro Soup
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Servings4
Measures

1 cup is 200 ml. 1 tea glass is 100 ml. 1 tablespoon is 15 ml. 1 dessert spoon is 10 ml. 1 teaspoon is 5 ml.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup boiled wheat
  • 1 cup strained yogurtInstead: strained yogurt
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro
  • 5 cups water
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp butterInstead: olive oil

Calories are an editor’s estimate per serving, not a lab measurement.

Method

  1. 1

    Place the boiled wheat in a pot, add water and bring to a boil.

  2. 2

    In a separate bowl, whisk yogurt, egg yolk, and flour until smooth.

  3. 3

    Take a ladle of the boiling wheat water and add it to the yogurt mixture to temper it.

  4. 4

    Slowly add the tempered yogurt mixture to the pot and cook while stirring constantly.

  5. 5

    Once the soup thickens, add the finely chopped cilantro.

  6. 6

    Melt the butter and drizzle it over the soup before serving.

Note. Add the cilantro at the very end to preserve the color of the soup.

Questions

What is cilantro?

Cilantro is an aromatic herb also known as coriander in kitchens.

How to prevent the soup from curdling?

You must temper the yogurt mixture before adding it to the pot.

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