Prepare the beans: Soak İspir beans overnight, drain, and boil for 10-15 minutes the next day.

Sauté the meat (optional): Cook diced beef in vegetable oil until it releases and reabsorbs its juices.

Sauté the onion: Cook chopped onion in butter and vegetable oil until golden.

Add tomato paste: Stir in tomato paste and sauté until fragrant.

Add the beans: Mix in the pre-boiled beans and stir for a few minutes.

Pour in water: Add hot water and beef broth (if using).

Season: Add salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and cumin.

Cook: Simmer on low heat for 1 to 1.5 hours until the beans are soft

INGREDIENTS

2 cups İspir beans

1 onion

1 tablespoon butter

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 tablespoon tomato paste

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

5 cups hot water

Prepare the mulberries: Wash the mulberries thoroughly and remove the stems.

Cook the mulberries: Place the mulberries in a large pot and add 1 cup of water. Cook over medium heat until the mulberries release their juice and soften.

Strain the mixture: Once the mulberries are soft, strain the mixture through a fine cheesecloth or fine sieve to separate the juice from the pulp.

Make the molasses: Return the extracted mulberry juice to the pot. Bring it to a boil over medium heat. Skim off any foam that forms during boiling.

Check the consistency: As the molasses boils, it will thicken. To check the consistency, drop a teaspoon of the molasses onto a plate. If the drop doesn't spread, your molasses is ready.

Cool and store: Remove the molasses from the heat and let it cool. Then, pour it into glass bottles or jars for storage.

INSTRUCTION

Cook the rice: Rinse the rice and cook it in 5 cups of water until soft. Drain some of the water and transfer the rice to a pot.

Whisk the yogurt: In a bowl, whisk the yogurt, flour, and 1 cup of water until smooth.

Prepare the soup mixture: Add the whisked yogurt to the pot. Stir and cook over medium heat for 10-15 minutes.

Add the spices: As the soup thickens, add salt, black pepper, and optionally, red pepper flakes.

Prepare the garlic and butter: Heat the butter and vegetable oil in a pan. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant.

INSTRUCTION

Prepare the molasses: In a pot, combine the molasses, sugar, and water. Stir and bring to a boil over medium heat.

Check the consistency: Once the sugar and molasses start boiling, the mixture will begin to thicken. Continue boiling for about 15-20 minutes while stirring. To check the consistency, take a teaspoon of the mixture and drop it on a plate. If the drop doesn't spread, the consistency is perfect.

Add the walnuts (optional): Once the mixture has thickened, add the butter and walnut pieces. Stir well to combine.

Add baking soda (optional): If you want, you can add baking soda at this stage. It will help soften the sweet.

Cool and shape: Pour the mixture into a tray and let it cool. Once cooled, shape it into small pieces or slices.