What is Kashk in English?

In Persian cuisine, Kashk is either blended into dishes or quite often drizzled on top of them. Kashk is most often referred to as liquid whey in English, but that is not really an accurate term. Whey is the liquid left behind after milk has been curdled and strained, mostly in yogurt or cheese manufacturing.

What can I substitute for Kashk?

Kashk comes in dried or liquid form. Dried is usually easier to find and is easy to reconstitute with a bit of water until it is the consistency of thin sour cream. Absolutely unable to find kashk, or unwilling, greek yogurt may be substituted. There are also a few different types of eggplants out there.

What is Kashk used for?

Modern kashk is usually a dish of dried buttermilk that can be crumbled and turned into a paste with water. This coarse powder can be used to thicken soups and stews and improve their flavor, or as an ingredient in various meat, rice or vegetable dishes such as the Persian eggplant dish kashk e bademjan.

What does Kashk taste like?

Iranian kashk is a rich, creamy, sour, sometimes salty, nutritious and deeply flavorful dairy product. Think of it as a more assertive and soulful cousin of thick yogurt or sour cream. Its fermented acidic notes appeal to the sour-leaning Iranian palate, and add depth and body to an assortment of dishes.

Is jameed same as kashk?

Kashk, kishk, jameed or tarhana (to list just a few of the options) is, essentially, made from fermented yoghurt, milk or whey, and is common in Iranian, Turkish, Balkan and Arab cuisines. Its popularity derives from a depth of umami flavour similar to that you might find in a mature cheese such as parmesan.

How long does kashk last?

The kashk will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Stir before using. You can also freeze the kashk for up to 2 months.

Does kashk have to be refrigerated?

What Is The Shelf-Life Of Kashk? Our Kashk if kept continuously refrigerated and unopened has a shelf-life of 6-months! Cap the jar and refrigerate any unused portion of Kashk.

Does kashk need to be refrigerated?

What is kashk made of?

The Persian “kashk” is a preserved food made from wheat or barley mixed with sour milk or yoghurt; in Iran, however, the same word also means dried buttermilk. Kashk comes in liquid or dried form (you reconstitute it with water), and is traditionally made with the milk left over from cheese-making.

How do you dissolve kashk?

If you find dry kashk, mix ½ cup dry kashk with ½ cup boiling water and let it sit for some minutes, Then mix so it dissolves. The consistency should be of ketchup. If it’s too thick, add more water.

Is Baba Ganoush Persian?

Kashke Bademjan is a Persian eggplant dip, served warm or at room temperature unlike many other eggplant dips (like baba ganoush) which are best served cold. It’s a great way to spice up your eggplant game, and couldn’t be easier to make!