Homemade Kashk

Method7 steps

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   Step 1: Mix the plain whole-milk yogurt (32 oz) with 2 cups of the divided water (2 cups). Heat over medium-high, stirring continuously, until it simmers and curdles, about 20–30 minutes. Reserve the other ½ cup water for blending.

   Bring yogurt to a simmer · 30 minUses 32 oz plain full-fat whole-milk yogurt · 2 cups cooking water from the 2½ cup supply

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   Step 2: Then, simmer on medium to low heat for 2 hours and 30 minutes and the mixture will come together again.

   Simmer yogurt 2 hours 30 minutes · 150 minUses Simmering separated yogurt and cooking water

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   Step 3: Raise the heat back to medium-high for another 30 minutes. You’ll know it’s ready when it becomes a beige color and gets solid.

   Reduce kashk · 30 minUses Yogurt mixture after 2½-hour simmer

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   Step 4: Turn off the heat and let the cooked mixture cool about 30 minutes as the full article and notes specify. Continue promptly to straining and blending.

   Cool cooked yogurt · 30 minUses Beige thickened cooked yogurt

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   Step 5: Transfer the cooled cooked mixture to a clean nut-milk bag or cheesecloth-lined strainer. Squeeze out the excess whey; keep the solid cooked yogurt lump for blending.

   Uses Cooled thickened cooked yogurt

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   Step 6: Break the strained solid into pieces and blend with the reserved ½ cup water and the measured 1 tsp kosher salt until creamy. Adjust with additional salt or a little water only if needed for taste and consistency.

   Uses Strained cooked-yogurt solid; whey separated · Reserved ½ cup blending water from the 2½ cup supply · 1 tsp Kosher salt · Additional kosher salt to taste, only if needed · A little additional water only if needed for preferred blending consistency

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   Step 7: Transfer to a clean airtight jar and refrigerate promptly. Use promptly, or freeze in portions for longer keeping; thaw frozen portions in the refrigerator. This moist homemade product is not shelf-stable dried kashk.

   Uses Creamy blended homemade kashk