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Traditional Kerti Dish

The hidden gem of Anatolian cuisine, a wonderful meeting of dough and yogurt.

Prep
25 min
Cook
35 min
Time
60 min
Servings
4
Calories
420
Level
Moderate
Heat
Gentle heat
Region
Anatolia
Traditional Kerti Dish
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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

  • 2 cups flour
  • Half cup lukewarm water
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 cups strained yogurtInstead: strained yogurt
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 3 tbsp butterInstead: olive oil
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • Half tsp dried mint

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

Method

  1. 1

    Combine flour, water, and salt in a bowl and knead into a firm dough.

  2. 2

    Roll out the dough with a rolling pin and cut into small squares or tiny strips.

  3. 3

    Boil plenty of water in a large pot and cook the dough pieces until soft.

  4. 4

    Drain the boiled dough and transfer to a serving plate.

  5. 5

    In a separate bowl, whisk crushed garlic with strained yogurt and pour over the warm dough.

  6. 6

    Melt butter in a small pan, sizzle red pepper flakes and mint, then drizzle over the yogurt before serving.

Note. Adding a little salt to the boiling water will enhance the flavor of the dough pieces.

Questions

Which region does Kerti belong to?

Kerti is a traditional dough-based main dish commonly prepared in Central and Eastern Anatolian cuisines.

What kind of yogurt should be used for Kerti?

Thick strained yogurt is the ideal choice for this recipe, though regular yogurt can also be used if strained.

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