Karamel Soslu İrmik

Karamel Soslu İrmik is a delightful Turkish dessert made from semolina, providing a unique texture and rich flavor, complemented by a sweet caramel sauce. This dish offers a warm and comforting experience, perfect for sharing after a meal.

Ingredients

• Semolina - 100 grams
• Milk - 500 milliliters
• Sugar - 50 grams
• Butter - 30 grams
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• Water - 100 milliliters
• Sugar (for caramel) - 100 grams
• Lemon juice - 1 teaspoon
• Chopped nuts (pistachios or walnuts) - for garnish

Steps

1. In a saucepan, combine the milk, semolina, 50 grams of sugar, and butter. Heat over medium heat, stirring continuously until the mixture thickens (about 10 minutes).
2. Add the vanilla extract to the semolina mixture and stir well. Once thickened, pour the mixture into two serving bowls and let it cool at room temperature.
3. In another saucepan, prepare the caramel sauce. Add 100 grams of sugar and 100 milliliters of water over medium heat. Stir until dissolved, then let it boil without stirring until it turns golden brown (about 5-7 minutes).
4. Remove from heat and carefully add the lemon juice to stop the cooking process. Allow the caramel to cool slightly.
5. Drizzle the caramel sauce over the cooled semolina dessert. Garnish with chopped nuts before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 54 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 30 g
• Sodium: 50 mg
• Cholesterol: 20 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Provides a good source of carbohydrates for energy.
• Contains milk, which is rich in calcium and supports bone health.

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