Dish: Zhansak
Zhansak
Beginner 550 kcal/100 g updated November 12A Kyrgyz sweet of walnuts, clarified butter and honey, similar to kozinaki. Served with tea.
Ingredients
- 125 г
- 200 г
- 200 г
Nutrition facts (per 100 g)
- Calories
- 550 kcal
- Protein
- 5.9 g
- Fat
- 42.7 g
- Carbohydrates
- 35.5 g
Method
Shell the walnuts and crush them into coarse crumbs.
Melt the butter (125 g) over medium heat and simmer it for 8–10 minutes, skimming off the foam, until it becomes golden, clear clarified butter.
Pour the hot butter into a shallow bowl, add the walnuts and stir.
Let the mixture cool for 2–3 minutes, add 200 g of honey and mix well again.
Pour into molds or shape small candies by hand and leave to set for 2–3 hours in a dry, cool place.
Serve with tea.
Source
Adapted from: kaktus.media «Забытые блюда кыргызов»; advantour.com «Кыргызские сладости» и «Популярные кыргызские блюда»; eurasia.travel
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