Olive Oil Cornelian Cherry Sour (Kiren Ekşisi)
Quick answer
Olive Oil Kiren Ekşisi is made by cooking mashed cornelian cherries with olive oil and pearl onions. You can serve it as an appetizer or a olive oil-based starter for your dinners.
- Total time
- 50 dk
- Servings
- 4
- Calories (est.)
- ~185 kcal
- Difficulty
- orta
kiren eksisi recipe · cornelian cherry in olive oil · traditional kiren dish
50 dk · 4 servings · 185 kcal
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh cornelian cherries
- 1/2 tea glass olive oil
- 10 pearl onions
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups warm water
Method
- Wash the cornelian cherries thoroughly and remove their stems.
- Heat the olive oil in a wide pan and sauté whole pearl onions and garlic until light pink.
- Add the tomato paste to the onions and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the prepared cherries to the pan and stir for 2-3 minutes.
- Add warm water, salt, and sugar, cover the lid, and simmer on low heat for about 25-30 minutes until cherries are soft.
- Let it rest at room temperature after removing from heat, then serve cold or warm.
You can mash the cherries during cooking to remove the pits or advise your guests to watch out for pits while eating.
FAQ
Can kiren ekşisi be stored in the freezer?
Yes, you can wash and store raw cornelian cherries in the freezer to make this dish during winter months.
Can I use something else instead of tomato paste?
Tomato paste enhances color and depth, but you can also prepare it with just olive oil and onions if preferred.
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