Hoşaf facts for kids
Hoşaf is a delicious Turkish dessert drink. It's made from different kinds of dried fruits like raisins, prunes, apricots, and figs. These fruits are boiled in water with some sugar, and then the mixture is left to cool down. Sometimes, spices like cinnamon or cloves are added to give it an extra nice flavor.
Hoşaf is often served cold, which makes it very refreshing. It's a popular side dish with meals that don't have much sauce or juice, like pilav (a rice dish) or pasta (called makarna in Turkish). It's a bit like how people might eat cacık (a yogurt and cucumber dip) with certain meals.
One special time when hoşaf is enjoyed a lot is during Ramadan. This is a holy month for Muslims, and it's a tradition to drink hoşaf when breaking the fast in the evening.
Hoşaf is always served cold. There's another similar drink called komposto in Turkish, which is made from fresh fruits and can be served warm or cold. But hoşaf is always made from dried fruits and is always served chilled.
