A Winter Essential: How to Make Homemade Turkish Noodles

Homemade erişte, a traditional Turkish food, is especially popular during the winter months. Made with flour, eggs, water, and salt, the noodles can be dried and stored for extended use.

For the dough, combine three cups of flour, two eggs, one cup of water, and one teaspoon of salt. Add the water gradually while kneading until the dough becomes firm and does not stick to the hands. Cover it and let it rest for about 20 to 30 minutes.

Divide the rested dough into pieces and roll each one thinly on a floured surface with a rolling pin. Leave the rolled dough on a clean cloth for a while. Before it dries completely, stack the pieces and cut them first into long strips, then into thin noodle-sized pieces.

Dust the cut noodles with flour and spread them on a large tray or clean cloth so they do not stick together. Wait until they dry completely. Store them in a cloth bag, glass jar, or airtight container in a cool, dry place away from moisture.

To cook erişte, boil it for a few minutes in salted water. Drain the noodles and lightly sauté them in butter. They can be served with walnuts, cheese, or yogurt, according to taste.