Kastamonu Mikla Dessert
Quick answer
Kastamonu mikla dessert is made by frying dough and combining it with grape molasses. It is frequently served especially during holidays and guest gatherings.
- Total time
- 40 dk
- Servings
- 6
- Calories (est.)
- ~320 kcal
- Difficulty
- orta
Kastamonu mikla · molasses dessert recipe · regional sweets
40 dk · 6 servings · 320 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 1 tea glass yogurt
- 1 tea glass vegetable oil
- 1 packet baking powder
- Flour as needed (approx. 2.5 cups)
- 1.5 cups grape molasses
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
- Vegetable oil for frying
Method
- Whisk the egg, yogurt, and vegetable oil in a large mixing bowl.
- Gradually add the baking powder and flour to obtain a soft dough.
- Break off walnut-sized pieces from the dough and roll them out into small plate sizes.
- Fry the rolled dough in hot oil until golden brown on both sides.
- In a separate pot, boil grape molasses and water to prepare a light molasses syrup.
- Dip the fried dough into the warm molasses syrup for a few seconds while still hot, then transfer to a serving plate.
- Garnish generously with coarsely chopped walnuts and serve lukewarm.
Ensure the molasses syrup is lukewarm when dipping the pastries so they absorb the syrup better.
FAQ
Which region does mikla dessert belong to?
It is a traditional delicacy belonging to the Kastamonu region.
Should the molasses syrup be boiled?
It is enough to mix it with water and bring it to a single boil to preserve the nutritional value of the molasses.
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