Trachanas

Trachanas
(Crushed Dried Wheat in Yogurt)


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~ Trachanas is known as the national soup of

Cyprus

, quite nutritious, loved not only by Cypriots but tourist as well.
~ You can find Trachana in

Greece

and the Island as well, made a little deferent from the Cyprus Trachana.
~ In this recipe we will explain how to make Cypriot Trachana at home, have it in your cool room to enjoy it all year round and especially those cold days and nights of the long winter.
~ The main ingredients of Trachana are a mixture of crushed wheat and yogurt.
~ You put as mush yogurt as you prefer it to have the sour taste.
~ You cook the two ingredients together until the mixture becomes a thick paste.
~ With a wide blade knife (or any other utensil you prefer) cut in small pieces (dip in cold water each piece) and place in trays (each piece apart from the other).
~ Leave Trachana directly under the sun for 4-5 days or until is dried.
~ After Trachanas is dried, place in glass jars or plastic sealed bags and store in a cool place.
~ Dried and ready to cook Trachanas can also be found in some Greek specialty stores already made.

~ For the preparation of the soup you will need the following: ~ 6 cups of chicken broth ~ 1/2 a kilo of dried Trachana ~ Lemon juice to taste ~ Salt and pepper to taste ~ As much diced Halloumi as you prefer ~ (Cypriot made goat cheese)

~ Soak the dried Trachana in cold water for about an hour.
~ Drain and place in the pan with the broth.
~ Cook for about an hour on low heat and stir regally so it would not stick on the bottom.
~ About five minutes before removing from the heat add the diced Halloumi if you have, salt, pepper and lemon to taste
~ Serve hot.

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Trachanas (Crushed Dried Wheat in Yogurt)

Trachanas
(Crushed Dried Wheat in Yogurt)