This Manisa-style breakfast softens cracked wheat into a warm bowl finished with grape molasses.
10 min prep 35 min cook
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Soak the hulled wheat in water overnight and drain it the next day, optional but good for texture.
Boil 5 cups of water, add the hulled wheat, and cook over low heat for 30 to 35 minutes until soft.
Mash with a wooden spoon for 3 minutes until porridge-like, adding 0.5 cup of hot water if needed.
Remove from the heat and add the grape molasses, not to the boiling mixture, to prevent burnt bitterness.
Coarsely chop the walnuts and serve warm with cinnamon and walnuts on top.
💡 Tip: Adding the molasses after taking the pot off the heat prevents burnt bitterness. Soaking the hulled wheat overnight improves texture, though it is optional.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve warm with walnuts, cinnamon, and optionally a spoonful of butter; this is a sweet interpretation of ceremonial keshkek.
~232
kcal calories
7
g protein
42
g carbs
4
g fat
7.3g
Sugar
14.4g
Fiber
25mg
Sodium
0.6g
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.
Moderate satiety, fine between meals
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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