(A picture from last week's bike ride up the Bosphorus. It's a fishing boat hauling in the nets.)
I'm slowly realizing that Turkey is home to a lot of weird food, so I've decided to start cataloging it as I happen to think about taking pictures. I figure it'd be interesting for you guys, so I'm starting with a seasonal drink, something akin to Turkish eggnog (minus the eggs). It's called "Boza," and it's a sweet winter drink, very thick and slightly alcoholic. It's usually served with cinnamon and, oddly enough, chickpeas. It's made from slightly fermented corn and wheat. It dates back to the 10th century, and was extremely popular during Ottoman rule.
It's really delicious stuff, but It's sold chilled, so I don't know if it would survive the trip home. I guess I'll have to bring some raki back instead. As for nutrition facts... I don't know, nor do I really want to know. It's delicious, thick, creamy, and sweet... They used to use it to feed the army during the winter, so I doubt it's terribly healthy.
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