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Turkish Boza

Turkish Boza is a smoothie like fermented drink that is mainly based on bulgur and yeast. It has a sweet and tangy flavor that everyone finds addictive!
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A perfect smoothie-like Turkish drink made from bulgur and rice.

Ingredients

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  • 2 and 1/2 cups bulgur
  • ½ cup rice
  • 15 cups water
  • ½ teaspoon instant yeast
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 and 1/2 cups extra sugar
  • Cinnamon and roasted chickpeas for topping

Instructions

  1. Fill a large and deep pot with 14 cups water.
  2. Wash bulgur and rice very well, add them into the post and boil until mushy.
  3. Strain them using a fine strainer and pressing with a spatula. Throw the dregs away.
  4. Let it sit uncovered away from the sun for about 2 hours.
  5. Mix 1 tablespoon sugar and yeast with 1 cup water and add into the pot. Cover it with the lid.
  6. Let it sit in a cool place for about 20 hours stirring every once in a while.
  7. Add the rest of the sugar after 20 hours and stir well.
  8. Keep it in refrigerator.

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