Chapter 1
The microscopic kitchen
Chapter 2
East Asian masterworks of spice and salt
Chapter 3
Tangy traditions of Europe and the Americas
Chapter 4
Dairy transformations of the Mediterranean and beyond
YOUR GOAL
Master of Fermented foods of the world
Ch 4 · Dairy transformations of the Mediterranean and beyond
galleta Efecto refrescante del tzatziki
Con su secreto especial, la caseína en yogur, neutraliza el picor, y el pepino da frescor.
alicecooks Kefir is made using unique, cauliflower-like grains containing a complex mix of yeast and bacteria.
alicecooks Greek tzatziki uses strained yogurt and cucumber to create a cooling culinary contrast.
BETA
alicecooks Sort gut-happy dishes to learn about fermented food traditions worldwide.
Fun Fact
Yogurt name: The word yogurt comes from the Turkish word yoğurmak, which means to curdle or thicken.
Glossary
yogurt (noun)
A semi-solid sourish food prepared from milk fermented by added bacteria. Early Anatolian farmers fermented milk into ancient yogurt and cheese at Barcın Höyük around 6600 BCE.
A semi-solid sourish food prepared from milk fermented by added bacteria. Early Anatolian farmers fermented milk into ancient yogurt and cheese at Barcın Höyük around 6600 BCE.
Quiz
What liquid is removed from regular yogurt to create thick, creamy Greek-style yogurt?
Quiz
In what type of container did ancient Central Asian nomads accidentally discover yogurt?
Quiz
What simple ingredients are blended to make the traditional Turkish summer drink known as ayran?
Quiz
Which sugar found in fresh milk is broken down by bacteria during the yogurt-making process?
Quiz
Why does the cucumber in Greek tzatziki sauce taste so refreshing when paired with spicy food?