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Easy 1 hr 35 min~60 kcal 1/10
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Izmir Subye
A chilled Izmir melon seed drink made by crushing dried melon seeds with water and sugar, then straining it into a milky summer sherbet.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr 20 min📖 1 min readServes 4~165 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
20 min prep 60 min rest
- Vegan
- #Summer
- #Non-Alcoholic
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Timeline
Total 1 h 20 min- Prep20 min
- Resting/Marinating1 h
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
For the drink
- 1 glass(~200 ml) Melon seeds
- 4.5 glass(~900 ml) Water
- 0.5 glass(~100 ml) Granulated sugar
For serving
- 1 strip Lemon peel
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Instructions
- 1
Rinse the melon seeds and dry them on paper towels for 30 minutes.
30 min30:00 - 2
Crush the seeds in a mortar or strong blender until they become a dusty paste.
- 3
Add 1 cup of the water and mix the seed paste for 2 minutes.
2 min02:00 - 4
Add the remaining water and sugar, and stir for 3 minutes until the sugar dissolves.
3 min03:00 - 5
Strain the mixture through fine cheesecloth, squeezing the pulp to extract the aroma.
- 6
Transfer the subye to a bottle, chill for 30 minutes, and serve with lemon peel.
30 min30:00
💡 Tip: Dry the melon seeds completely after washing; damp seeds clump into a paste while crushing and make straining harder.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Chill subye in a glass pitcher and serve it like a summer evening drink with optional thin lemon peel and ice.
Nutrition (per serving)
~165
kcal calories
3
g protein
24
g carbs
6
g fat
Protein 7%Carbs 59%Fat 34%
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.
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How many servings does Izmir Subye make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Izmir Subye take?
Prep 20 minutes, cooking 0 minutes, including 60 minutes of passive resting; 80 minutes in total.Is Izmir Subye difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Izmir Subye have?
Approximately 165 kcal per serving. Protein: 3g, carbs: 24g, fat: 6g.Is Izmir Subye allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.How many ingredients does Izmir Subye need?
This recipe needs 4 ingredients.
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