Tokat's helle soup thickens rice broth with browned flour into a modest but deeply traditional savory bowl.
5 min prep 40 min cook
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Rinse the rice, place it in a pot with 4 cups of cold water, and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes until tender.
In a separate pan, toast the flour without fat, stirring constantly, until it turns pale golden and smells nutty, then leave it to cool.
Add 1 cup of cold water to the cooled flour and whisk until no lumps remain.
Slowly stir the flour mixture into the boiling rice, add the salt, and cook over low heat for 15 more minutes.
Melt the butter and vegetable oil in a small pan, add the red pepper flakes and black pepper, drizzle over the soup, and serve hot.
💡 Tip: Add the liquid to the toasted flour little by little while whisking; this reduces lumps.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with the melted butter, oil, and red pepper flakes drizzled over the top.
~182
kcal calories
2
g protein
28
g carbs
7
g fat
0.2g
Sugar
1g
Fiber
433.9mg
Sodium
3.8g
Saturated fat
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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