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Nutritional Values

🔥320kcal
💪8gProtein
🌾45gCarbs
🥑12gFat
🌿4gFibre
⚖️300 gServing

* Per serving · 300 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten 🥛 Dairy

Zelincik

How to order / say it
Say it Zelincik — [ZEL-in-chick]
Order I'd like the Zelincik, please.
Locally Zelincik çorbası alabilir miyim, lütfen?
Say locally

A fermented wheat soup, flavored with mint and butter

Why try it?

Zelincik offers a comforting exploration into the traditional fermentation techniques that have long sustained communities in Cappadocia. It’s a nourishing soup that represents both tradition and the intrinsic creativity of Turkish vitality.

How it tastes

With a creamy texture, the soup carries a slight tang from the fermented wheat. The scent of mint and melted butter drifts through the dish, enhancing its warmth and comforting effect.

Origin & History — first documented: 1600

Zelincik has been a winter staple since the 17th century, originating among Central Anatolian dwellers. Fermented wheat was a common preservation method, contributing to the dish’s longevity. It emerged as a hearty meal to fend off the chill of the high-altitude winters.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 200 g fermented wheat
  • 🥛 30 g butter
  • 🌿 1 tsp dried mint
  • 🧂 1 tsp salt
  • 1 L water

Method

  1. 1 Boil the fermented wheat in water until soft.
  2. 2 Stir in melted butter and season with salt.
  3. 3 Add dried mint for flavor before serving.
  4. 4 Simmer gently to allow flavors to blend.

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