Ingredients

  • 8 cups water
  • 1 cube chicken bouillon
  • 1/4 cup uncooked long grain rice
  • Salt
  • 2 cups plain yogurt
  • 1/2 cup milk or buttermilk
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 tablespoons dried mint leaves

Method

  • Rinse and drain the rice.
  • In a large pot bring the water, bouillon, rice, and two pinches of salt to a boil.
  • Cook until the rice is tender.
  • In a small bowl, mix the yogurt, milk or buttermilk, egg yolk, and flour until combined.
  • Take a few spoonfuls of the hot liquid from the pot and incorporate into the yogurt mixture.
  • Slowly add the yogurt mixture to the pot while stirring continuously.
  • Cook for an additional 10 minutes.
  • Melt the butter in a small skillet and add the dried mint.
  • Cook and stir until fragrant.
  • Add the butter mixture to the soup pot or place a spoonful as topping to each bowl.