Thread the walnuts
Using a thick needle, thread the shelled walnuts one by one onto a strong string or quilting thread. Leave a little space between them.
Chef's tip: If you dampen the walnuts lightly in water before threading, they won't break.
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Kıbrıs Cevizli Sucuğu – Cypriot Walnut Soutzoukos Recipe
Cyprus's natural snack: walnuts strung on thread, coated in a thick grape molasses mixture and left to dry.
Prep 45 minCook 30 minTotal 49 h 15 minServings 10Difficulty Medium
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Boil the molasses syrup
Put the grape molasses, water and sugar in a pot and bring to the boil.
Stir in the starch paste
In a separate bowl, mash the starch and flour with a little water until smooth. Add this slowly to the boiling molasses mixture, stirring constantly.
Thicken the coating
Cook the mixture, which will be the coating, until it reaches the consistency of a thick pudding, then turn off the heat.
Dip and hang to dry
Dip the strung walnuts into the hot coating, making sure they are covered all over, then hang them up to dry. They are ready to eat after drying for 2-3 days.
Chef's tip: For a thicker layer, repeat the dipping once the first coat has dried.
Time's up! Enjoy your meal.
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