Tarhana is one of the classic soups of traditional Turkish cuisine. It is known that it spread from Central Asian and Anatolian cuisines to Thrace and the Balkans. Since the products it contains are fermented, they are both delicious, nutritious, healthy and healing. This version, cooked with caramelized onions, is a good alternative for those who want to try a different tarhana soup. Enjoy your meal!
Add enough cold water to cover the dry tarhana by 2 fingers and let it sit for 30 minutes or soak it overnight.
Finely chop the onions into half-moon shapes.
Heat the oil and butter in a pan over medium heat. Lower the heat and sweat the onions slowly without losing their shape. When the onions soften and absorb their water, add salt and sugar. Roast over low heat until caramelized.
If your tarhana has less tomato content, add tomato paste to the caramelized onions and fry them to add color.
Add 4-5 glasses of cold water to the soaked tarhana. Beat with a wire whisk until smooth and add to the pot.
When the soup boils and starts to thicken, add 1/2 of the caramelized onions (with their oil). If it thickens too much, adjust the consistency by adding hot water and check the salt and spices. Boil it on low heat for 2-3 minutes and remove it from the heat.
Divide the caramelized onions on top of the soups in serving bowls. Serve hot. Enjoy your meal!
If you wish, you can decorate your soup with this sauce by frying mint and red pepper flakes in butter, and serve it with pitted olives, croutons and toast.
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Tarhana:
Tarhana is a fermented dough soup. The probiotics it contains strengthen the immune system. Fiber content aids digestion. It is also nutritious thanks to the A and B vitamins and minerals it contains. Mint, chili flakes and garlic complement its flavor.
Dry Onion:
Dry onion is a kitchen staple and a powerful antioxidant source. Its quercetin content helps protect the body against free radicals, reduces inflammation, and may support heart health. Rich in Vitamins C and B6, and manganese, it strengthens the immune system. Its prebiotic fibers contribute to digestive health. It is widely used in dishes ranging from meat dishes to vegetable sautés, pilafs, and soups. It pairs perfectly with garlic, tomatoes, peppers, and red meat.
Butter:
Butter is a rich, flavorful fat derived from milk. It contains fat-soluble vitamins like A, D, E, and K2, along with healthy fatty acids, serving as an energy source. It's easily digestible. Butter enhances the taste of meals and rice dishes, is spread on bread, or used in sauces. It's indispensable for breakfast tables and various recipes.
Liquid Oil:
Liquid oils (sunflower, olive, etc.) are essential kitchen ingredients that add flavor to dishes and contain healthy unsaturated fatty acids and vitamin E. Ideal for frying, salad dressings, baking, and sautéing. They pair perfectly with vegetables, meats, legumes, and grains. They offer easy cooking.
Salt:
Salt is an essential mineral that adds unique flavor to dishes and serves as a natural preservative. It provides vital electrolyte balance for the body's water regulation, nerve, and muscle functions. It pairs perfectly with spices, herbs, and oils, enriching the taste of every meal. An indispensable part of every table.
Black Pepper:
Black pepper, a kitchen staple, offers not just flavor but also significant health benefits. Thanks to piperine, its active compound, it boasts powerful antioxidant properties, helping to combat free radicals. It can stimulate the digestive system, enhancing nutrient absorption and notably increasing the bioavailability of curcumin found in turmeric. Additionally, it's effective in reducing gas and bloating. It also has a mild metabolism-boosting effect. With a wide range of uses from red meats to poultry, vegetable dishes to soups, it pairs excellently. It harmonizes perfectly with spices like cumin and coriander, as well as ingredients like lemon and garlic, adding depth to dishes.
Chili Pepper:
Red Pepper Flakes, beyond adding a unique heat to dishes, can help boost metabolism due to the capsaicin it contains. It also supports the body with its antioxidant properties and can benefit digestion. It pairs wonderfully with garlic, tomato, olive oil, and various meat dishes; it also adds depth to pasta and soups.
Brown Sugar:
Brown sugar, less refined than white sugar, retains molasses, offering trace minerals like calcium, potassium, iron, and magnesium. These small amounts contribute to the body's overall health. Its humectant property adds moisture. Excellent in coffee, tea, baked goods (cookies, cakes), oatmeal, and meat glazes. It harmonizes well with spices such as cinnamon and ginger.
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