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Hard 11 hr 15 min~360 kcal 3/10
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Nigde Kofter
A Nigde winter sweet made by cooking grape molasses with starch into a thick sliceable pudding enriched with walnuts.
Medium⏱️ 2 hr 43 min📖 1 min readServes 8~268 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
15 min prep 28 min cook 120 min rest
- Vegetarian
- #Winter
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Timeline
Total 2 h 43 min- Prep15 min
- Resting/Marinating2 h
- Cooking28 min
Ingredients
8 servings
Quick:
For the dessert
- 2 su bardağı(~400 ml) Grape molasses
- 2.2 su bardağı(~440 ml) Water
- 0.8 su bardağı(~160 ml) Cornstarch
For the filling
- 0.7 su bardağı(~140 ml) Walnuts
For serving
- 0.4 çay kaşığı(~2 ml) Cinnamon
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Instructions
- 1
Whisk the cornstarch with 1 cup of water in a bowl until smooth.
- 2
Put the grape molasses and remaining water in a pot and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- 3
Pour the starch mixture into the molasses in a thin stream, stirring constantly.
- 4
Cook the kofter mixture for 18 minutes, until glossy and thick.
18 min18:00 - 5
Add the walnuts and stir for 2 more minutes.
2 min02:00 - 6
Spread the mixture in a small wetted tray and smooth the top with a spatula.
- 7
Rest at room temperature for 2 hours, then sprinkle with cinnamon and slice.
2 hr120:00
💡 Tip: Dissolve the starch in cold liquid before adding it to the grape molasses; starch added to hot molasses clumps and makes the kofter cut rough.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Cut kofter into small diamond pieces and serve with optional walnuts and unsweetened Turkish coffee.
Nutrition (per serving)
~268
kcal calories
3
g protein
55
g carbs
4
g fat
Protein 4%Carbs 82%Fat 14%
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.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Tree nuts
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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FAQ
How many servings does Nigde Kofter make?
This recipe serves 8.How long does Nigde Kofter take?
Prep 15 minutes, cooking 28 minutes, including 120 minutes of passive resting; 163 minutes in total.Is Nigde Kofter difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Nigde Kofter have?
Approximately 268 kcal per serving. Protein: 3g, carbs: 55g, fat: 4g.Which allergens does Nigde Kofter contain?
This recipe contains Tree nuts. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Nigde Kofter need?
This recipe needs 5 ingredients.
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