KASHKEK RECİPES

KASHKEK RECİPES

KASHKEK Ingredients 1000 gr. soft, white wheat 1000 gr. mutton neck 2 large onions 1/2 tablespoon cinnamon 3 tablespoons margarine 1/4 tablespoon salt 1 tablespoon sunflower oil Kashkek is a traditional Turkish dish, still being served in many regions in Anatolia, especially at wedding feasts. Recently, in luxurous restaurants that serve Turkish specialities we find kashkek on the menues as well.

Preparation : Soak wheat in cold water and allow to stand for 8 hours. Put the wheat, the mutton neck cut into 4-5 pieces, and enough water to cover, into a saucepan, and boil till the wheat and meat become tender. Strain the necks and bone them. After straining the wheat, add the meat and salt and blend well with a wooden spoon. Dice the onions and saute in sunflower oil till golden. Drain the onions and add to the meat and wheat, adn blend with a wooden spoon till the mixture becomes pasty. Top with melted butter and cinnamon before serving.