Orange Pudding

Sample Dishes from Turkish Cuisine

Orange Pudding (Portakal Peltesi)

Preparation

Rub orange rind with 1 tablespoon sugar in a bowl until all flavor is extracted thoroughly. Add 1 cup of water; stir. Place starch in a saucepan: Stir in rinsed extract and water gradually blending well. Add orange juice and stir. Cook over low heat for 5-6 minutes or until thickened; stirring constantly. Reduce heat. Add sugar mixing well. Cook for 1 minute or until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat. Pour into individual dessert bowls or cups immediately. Serve chilled.

Servings: 6

Nutritional Value
(in approximately one serving)

Regional Characteristics:

It was served in the courts of the Sultans in old days. It is very simple and easy to prepare, yet very much liked by many. Since protein content is very low it is good for protein restricted diets.