Turkish Kars Village Erişte Pasta
The History
Erişte is a type of noodle or pasta found in Türkiye, Central Asia, Iran, and Afghanistan. Its name has Persian roots, derived from the word “reshteh,” meaning “strips,” which remains the term used in Iran today.
In Kars and other parts of Türkiye, erişte is traditionally prepared in the autumn and enjoyed throughout the winter. The dough is made from flour, oil, salt, and sometimes eggs, rolled out, cut into strips, and dried either in the oven or under the sun. Although plain erişte is the most common, variations flavored with spinach, nettle, pumpkin, or artichoke are occasionally made.
Erişte can be used as either a noodle (pilav) or a pasta (makarna). It is often added to soups like Tatar Dough Soup (Tatar Hamuru Çorbası), a hearty dish made with green lentils, garlic, and tomato paste. In some regions, such as Artvin, erişte is transformed into a dessert by coating it with sugary syrup.
One of the simplest ways to enjoy erişte is as a pasta, typically topped with grated white cheese and chopped walnuts, offering a quick yet satisfying dish that captures the essence of traditional Kars cuisine.
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