A Breakfast Table Favorite: How to Make Delicious Acuka
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- Acuka is a Turkish breakfast spread made with walnut, pepper paste, tomato paste, garlic and spices.
- The ingredients are mixed until smooth, then chilled for about 30 minutes so the flavors develop.
- The spread can be served on bread at breakfast or during tea time.
Acuka is one of the flavors many Turkish breakfast tables rely on. Made with walnuts, pepper paste and aromatic spices, the spread is also a popular choice for tea time and is typically enjoyed on bread.
To prepare it, process one cup of walnuts until finely chopped but not powdered. Crush two garlic cloves, then combine the walnuts with two tablespoons of pepper paste, one tablespoon of tomato paste and the garlic.
Add three tablespoons of olive oil, cumin, chili flakes, sweet ground pepper, black pepper and salt. One tablespoon of breadcrumbs or finely ground bread can be added to thicken the mixture.
Stir everything until evenly combined and refrigerate the acuka for about 30 minutes. As it rests, the spices become more pronounced and the spread develops a fuller flavor.
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Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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