RECIPES/DESSERTS

Kazan Dibi

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Recipe-Ingrediants

Kazan dibi is a recipe from the region of Mikrasia, and its name means 'the bottom of the cauldron' (kazan = cauldron, dip = bottom). Traditionally, it is made with buffalo milk and served with grated cinnamon or Aegina pistachios. It is an easy, quick, refreshing, and delicious dessert loved by everyone.

Our Ingredients:

A.

600g milk

150g sugar

150g water

75g cornstarch

1 vanilla pod

½ tsp mastic gum from Chios (optional)

For the caramelization on the bottom:

B.

30g milk

7g sugar

7g water

3g cornstarch

Directions

We start by preparing the caramelization on the bottom. In a small saucepan, mix all the ingredients from section B. Stir well until the mixture becomes a thin syrup. Pour the syrup into a baking dish, spreading a very thin layer on the entire bottom. Place the dish in the oven and bake until it turns a dark brown color. Remove it from the oven and let it cool.

In a saucepan, combine all the ingredients from section A. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with a whisk to prevent it from sticking. Once it starts to thicken, remove it from the heat and pour it into the baking dish with the caramelized bottom. Place the dish in the refrigerator for 3-4 hours until it cools completely. Serve it plain or with cinnamon or grated pistachios.

  • The baking dish I used is 22cm in diameter.
  • If you don't want to caramelize the dish in the oven, you can do it on the stovetop with caution, turning it around carefully. Make sure to wear gloves to avoid burning yourself."