Yogurt and Rice Soup (Yayla Çorbası)
- TypeSoup
- Main ingredientPirinç
- Calories279 kcal (approx.)
- Servings4
- Time30 min
Last updated: July 2026
Ingredients
- 1 small cup (~100 ml) rice
- 2.5 cups (200 ml) water
- 1 cup (200 ml) strained yogurt
- 1 egg yolk
- 6 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp dried mint
- 1 dessert spoon salt
- 1 dessert spoon ground red pepper or pepper flakes
Instructions
Wash the rice thoroughly.
In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup of yogurt, 1 cup of water, the egg yolk, salt, and olive oil until well combined.
Cooking
Put the washed rice and 1.5 cups of water into a pot and place it on the stove.
Cook until the rice is fully softened.
Slowly add the mixture of yogurt, egg, salt, and olive oil from the bowl into the pot while stirring constantly and quickly.
Add the turmeric and mint, then stir until the soup comes to a boil.
Once it starts boiling, let it boil for 5 more minutes, then remove from the heat.
In a separate pan, melt the butter, add the red pepper, and lightly sizzle it, then pour it over the soup and serve.
Enjoy your meal! 🌿
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