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Kishk is a traditional Middle Eastern food product made by combining cracked wheat (bulgur) or flour with fermented yogurt and sun-drying the mixture until hard. Once dried, it is typically ground into a powder that can be stored for extended periods without refrigeration. Kishk is reconstituted with water or broth and cooked into soups and stews, imparting a tangy, savory flavor. It is widely used in Lebanese, Syrian, Egyptian, and other Levantine and regional cuisines as a protein-rich ingredient.

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What is kishk made from?

Kishk is made by fermenting yogurt or another fermented milk product with bulgur or another cereal, usually with salt. The exact milk and grain vary across the Eastern Mediterranean, North Africa, and the Middle East. [Kishk food study](https://dergipark.org.tr/en/pub/duvetfd/article/1501236)

How is kishk preserved without refrigeration?

The fermented mixture is dried until hard, then ground into a powder that can be stored in a dry place. This fermentation and dehydration process turns a perishable dairy and grain mixture into a pantry food. [Slow Food Foundation](https://www.fondazioneslowfood.com/en/ark-of-taste-slow-food/traditional-kishk/)

Which regions are known for kishk?

Kishk is especially associated with Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, and other Eastern Mediterranean cuisines, although related versions are made more widely. Academic descriptions also place it in North Africa and the broader Middle East. [Kishk food study](https://dergipark.org.tr/en/pub/duvetfd/article/1501236)

How is dried kishk usually eaten?

In Lebanese cooking, the powder can be reconstituted with boiling water to make shorbet kishk, a thick soup often served with onions or garlic. It is also used as a topping for manakish, a flatbread. [Slow Food Foundation](https://www.fondazioneslowfood.com/en/ark-of-taste-slow-food/traditional-kishk/)

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