Yayla Çorbası

Name: Yayla Çorbası
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 4 cups water; 1/3 cup white rice, rinsed; 1 cup plain yogurt; 1 egg yolk; 1 tbsp all-purpose flour; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 tbsp dried mint; 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes; 1 tsp salt

A comforting Turkish yogurt soup cooked with tender rice and finished with a sizzling dried mint and butter drizzle.

30 minMediumServes 4190 cal/serving

TurkishSoupStovetopVegetarianMediterraneanLow CarbHalal-friendlyNut-FreeSoy-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

4 cups water
1/3 cup white rice, rinsed
1 cup plain yogurt
1 egg yolk
1 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tbsp dried mint
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1 tsp salt

Instructions

1

In a pot, combine 4 cups water and 1/3 cup rinsed white rice, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes until tender.
2

In a bowl, whisk together 1 cup plain yogurt, 1 egg yolk, and 1 tbsp all-purpose flour until smooth.
3

Slowly whisk 1 cup of hot broth from the pot into the yogurt mixture to temper it, then pour it back into the pot while stirring constantly.
4

Simmer gently over low heat for 5 minutes without boiling, stirring frequently.
5

In a small skillet, melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter over medium heat, stir in 1 tbsp dried mint and 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, and sizzle for 30 seconds.
6

Stir 1 tsp salt into the soup, ladle into bowls, and drizzle with the mint butter.

Questions

Can I make Yayla Çorbası dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1 cup plain yogurt, 2 tbsp unsalted butter. Swap the yogurt for an unsweetened coconut or soy yogurt; the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Yayla Çorbası gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1 tbsp all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Yayla Çorbası keep?

Refrigerate it up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it.

Can I halve or double Yayla Çorbası?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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