A fermented winter drink from Turkish street culture, made from millet flour and served thick, tangy, and cool with roasted chickpeas and cinnamon.
30 min prep 120 min cook 2730 min rest
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Cook the millet flour with water over low heat for 1 to 2 hours.
Let it cool. Once lukewarm, add the sugar and dissolved yeast.
Leave it to ferment for 24 to 48 hours in a cool place with the lid closed.
Strain, chill, and serve with roasted chickpeas.
💡 Tip: Fermentation time shifts with room temperature, so taste it as it rests and stop when it reaches the tang you want.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve cold with cinnamon and roasted chickpeas on top.
~130
kcal calories
2
g protein
28
g carbs
1
g fat
31.8g
Sugar
0g
Fiber
8.3mg
Sodium
0g
Saturated fat
⚠️ Nutrition data match is limited for this recipe (40%); values are estimates.
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Light satiety, you'll get hungry again soon
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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