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Known as 'Highland Soup', it is a staple of Mediterranean comfort food.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":25,"totalMinutes":35,"activeMinutes":15},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"1/2 cup short-grain rice","name":"Rice","quantity":100,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"short-grain","notes":"washed and drained","group":"Soup Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"6 cups water","name":"Water","quantity":1.4,"unit":"l","usQuantity":"6","usUnit":"cup","form":"","notes":"","group":"Soup Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"1 1/2 cups full-fat yogurt","name":"Yogurt","quantity":360,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1 1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"full-fat","notes":"at room temperature","group":"Yogurt Mixture","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"1 egg yolk","name":"Egg Yolk","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"yolk","notes":"large","group":"Yogurt Mixture","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1 tablespoon all-purpose flour","name":"All-purpose flour","quantity":10,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"all-purpose","notes":"","group":"Yogurt Mixture","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"2 tablespoons butter","name":"Butter","quantity":28,"unit":"g","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"unsalted","notes":"","group":"Mint Topping","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"1 tablespoon dried mint","name":"Mint","quantity":2,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"dried","notes":"crushed","group":"Mint Topping","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"1 teaspoon salt, or to taste","name":"Salt","quantity":6,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"","notes":"add at the very end","group":"Seasoning","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"In a large pot, combine the washed rice and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the rice is very soft, about 15-20 minutes.","group":"Soup Base","title":"Combine the washed rice and water","timerMinutes":20,"sourceTitle":"Soup Base"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"While the rice is cooking, whisk together the yogurt, egg yolk, and flour in a medium bowl until perfectly smooth.","group":"Yogurt Liaison","title":"Whisk together the yogurt, egg yolk, and flour","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Yogurt Liaison"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Take a ladle of the hot rice water and slowly pour it into the yogurt mixture while whisking constantly. This tempers the yogurt so it doesn't curdle. Add one more ladle of hot water and stir.","group":"Tempering","title":"Take a ladle of the hot rice water and slowly pour it","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Tempering"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Slowly pour the tempered yogurt mixture back into the pot with the rice, stirring continuously. Bring the soup back to a gentle simmer and cook for another 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Do not let it boil vigorously.","group":"Simmering","title":"Slowly pour the tempered yogurt mixture back","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Simmering"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"In a small skillet or saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the dried mint and stir for 30-60 seconds until the butter is foaming and the mint is fragrant. Do not burn the mint.","group":"Mint Butter Sauce","title":"In a small skillet or saucepan, melt the butter","timerMinutes":1,"sourceTitle":"Mint Butter Sauce"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Stir the salt into the soup pot. Ladle the soup into bowls and drizzle the hot mint butter over each portion before serving.","group":"Serving","title":"Stir the salt into the soup pot","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"Always temper the yogurt mixture by adding hot water slowly to prevent curdling. Use full-fat yogurt for the best texture and flavor.","cuisine":{"group":"Mediterranean","specific":["Turkish"]},"course":["soup","appetizer"],"cookingMethod":["boil","simmer","saute"],"equipment":["Large pot","Whisk","Small skillet","Mixing bowl"],"diet":["vegetarian","nut_free","high_protein"],"allergens":["milk","eggs","gluten","wheat"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"bowl","note":"Serves approximately 4 people"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The soup thickens as it sits. If reheating, add a splash of water or broth to reach desired consistency."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat gently on the stovetop.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat slowly and stir often to keep the texture creamy."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fyayla_corbas_287c20e9ac%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=e1346498-946c-4b64-84c0-68488f635244","imageAlt":"Yayla Çorbası (Turkish Yogurt Soup) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["yogurt","soup","turkish","mint","creamy","vegetarian","comfort food"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Yayla Çorbası (Turkish Yogurt Soup)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T02:26:40.830Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T02:26:40.830Z","related":[{"id":"ac_l_ezme_d064be0373","slug":"acili-ezme","title":"Acılı Ezme","description":"A classic Turkish spicy vegetable salad and condiment featuring finely chopped tomatoes, peppers, and onions, balanced with the tang of pomegranate molasses and aromatic herbs.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":20,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":20,"activeMinutes":20},"cuisine":{"group":"Mediterranean","specific":["Turkish"]},"course":["sauce","appetizer"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free","nut_free","low_carb"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fac_l_ezme_d064be0373%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=ac6fc624-4435-4cfa-9991-d45441036707","imageAlt":"Acılı Ezme — recipe cover","tags":["spicy","dip","vegetable","healthy","turkish","mezze"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":14,"stepCount":5},{"id":"recipe_2f05621352","slug":"bouyiourdi-greek-baked-feta","title":"Bouyiourdi (Greek Baked Feta)","description":"A traditional Greek meze featuring salty feta cheese baked until melted with juicy tomatoes, spicy peppers, and fragrant extra virgin olive oil.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":25,"activeMinutes":10},"cuisine":{"group":"Mediterranean","specific":["Greek"]},"course":["appetizer"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_2f05621352%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=fd6db74e-cfd9-46b5-aa96-6e0e76c26c9a","imageAlt":"Bouyiourdi (Greek Baked Feta) — recipe cover","tags":["feta","baked cheese","greek meze","spicy","vegetarian"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":6,"stepCount":5},{"id":"recipe_66184712aa","slug":"creamy-homemade-hummus","title":"Creamy Homemade Hummus","description":"A silky, rich, and authentic Mediterranean chickpea dip blended with nutty tahini, fresh lemon juice, and aromatic garlic. 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