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Kashk-e Khānehgī [Homemade Cultured Whey]

Commercial *kashk* often carries a harsh, metallic flavor. This passive stovetop method adapts the ancient nomadic process using Greek yogurt, yielding a savory dairy concentrate with an authentic tang you simply cannot buy in a jar.

Homemade Cultured Whey

Region: Widespread Homestyle

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