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Hard 5 hr 15 min~280 kcal 2/10
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Mastic Melon Bowl
This Cesme-style dessert combines chilled melon with yogurt and a touch of mastic for a cool sweet.
Easy⏱️ 19 min📖 1 min readServes 4~146 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
8 min prep 11 min rest
- #Under 30 min
- Vegetarian
- #Summer
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Timeline
Total 19 min- Prep8 min
- Resting/Marinating11 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
- 4 slice Melon
- 1 cup(~200 ml) Yogurt
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Honey
- 1 pinch Mastic
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Chopped pistachios
- 5 leaf Fresh mint, optional
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Instructions
- 1
Cut the melon into small cubes and chill it in the refrigerator for 10 minutes.
10 min10:00 - 2
Pinch the mastic and grind it to a powder in a mortar with 1 dessert spoon sugar.
- 3
Add the honey and crushed mastic to the yogurt, then whisk for 1 minute until you have a smooth, pourable cream.
1 min01:00 - 4
Divide the chilled melon cubes among serving bowls and pour the mastic yogurt mixture over them.
- 5
Scatter chopped pistachios and optional fresh mint leaves on top, then serve cold.
💡 Tip: Crushing the mastic with granulated sugar in a mortar helps its aroma move into the yogurt; add the chopped pistachio at the last moment so it does not soften.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve cold with chopped pistachios and optional fresh mint scattered over the top.
Nutrition (per serving)
⚠️ Estimated, 50% match~146
kcal calories
4
g protein
20
g carbs
5
g fat
Protein 11%Carbs 57%Fat 32%
GI 34 · Low GIGL 7 · Low GLEstimated, 50% match
11.1g
Sugar
0g
Fiber
23.4mg
Sodium
1.1g
Saturated fat
⚠️ Nutrition data match is limited for this recipe (50%); 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.
Estimated satiety (per serving)
1/10Light satiety, you'll get hungry again soon
This recipe may contain allergens
- Milk
- 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 Mastic Melon Bowl make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Mastic Melon Bowl take?
Prep 8 minutes, cooking 0 minutes, including 11 minutes of passive resting; 19 minutes in total.Is Mastic Melon Bowl difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Mastic Melon Bowl have?
Approximately 146 kcal per serving. Protein: 4g, carbs: 20g, fat: 5g.Which allergens does Mastic Melon Bowl contain?
This recipe contains Milk, Tree nuts. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Mastic Melon Bowl need?
This recipe needs 6 ingredients.Is Mastic Melon Bowl filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 1/10; keeps you full only briefly, you may get hungry quickly. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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