Şehriye facts for kids
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| Type | Pasta |
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| Place of origin | Turkey |
| Associated national cuisine | Turkish cuisine |
| Main ingredients | hard wheat flour, eggs, milk, salt |
| Variations | kesme, çorbalık kesme |
Şehriye is a special kind of pasta from Turkey. It's known for being very tiny, usually shaped like small, irregular rounds. Imagine pieces of pasta that are only about one-sixteenth of an inch wide – that's how small şehriye is! It's actually the smallest type of pasta made.
This little pasta is usually made from wheat flour. Sometimes, eggs are also added to the mix.
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What is Şehriye?
Şehriye is a unique type of pasta that stands out because of its small size. It's often compared to kesme, which is another kind of Turkish pasta. The word "şehriye" itself comes from the Persian word "şehriye", meaning "small pieces".
How Şehriye is Made
To make şehriye, durum wheat flour is mixed with water. Sometimes, eggs, milk, and a little salt are added to the dough. This dough is then rolled out very thin. After that, it's cut into tiny, tiny pieces, often looking like small grains or broken bits. These tiny pieces are then dried, so they can be stored and cooked later.
How Şehriye is Used in Turkish Cooking
Şehriye is a very important ingredient in Turkish cuisine. People use it in many different ways, showing how versatile this tiny pasta can be.
In Soups
One of the most common ways to use şehriye is in soup. It adds a nice texture and helps make soups more filling. Many traditional Turkish soups, like mercimek çorbası (lentil soup) or domates çorbası (tomato soup), often include şehriye.
As a Side Dish
Şehriye can also be cooked on its own, often with rice, to make a delicious side dish. A popular dish is pirinç pilavı (rice pilaf) with şehriye. The şehriye is usually toasted in butter first, giving it a lovely golden color and nutty flavor, before the rice and water are added.
In Desserts and Other Dishes
While it might seem unusual, şehriye is sometimes used in sweet dishes too! It can be found in some traditional Turkish desserts. It's also used in special foods for babies, as its small size and soft texture make it easy to eat. This shows just how much Turkish cooks love to use şehriye in all sorts of meals.
See also
In Spanish: Şehriye para niños
