Cyprus Tarhana

Hello global Sister (I like that!)

I was using my tarhana to make a base for my red lentil soup and was wondering to myself if Em had ever used tarhana?

I never heard of it until I came here, it is the core for the signature soup of Cyprus. Tarhana is made in the villages here from goats milk, yoghurt, wheat grain and spices, all dried, kind of funny looking pieces squeezed by hand so you see the finger imprints, packaged and then sold in the local markets. Basically you take this and soak it overnight then it gets soft enough to make your soup.

Here for traditional soup they add onion and spices and when it is done they serve it with grilled halloumi cheese to the hot soup . I like to use it as a base for my red lentil soup because it gives it a kick in flavor.

So it brings me to the question what is Em making these days? Always love to hear about your baking and cooking and painting!

In any case be well and stay safe

Xoxo

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