Cimcik erişte
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TypePasta
Place of originTurkey
Main ingredientsHard wheat flour, eggs, salt
VariationsKesme, çorbalık kesme
| Type | Pasta |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Turkey |
| Main ingredients | Hard wheat flour, eggs, salt |
| Variations | Kesme, çorbalık kesme |
Cimcik erişte or cimcik makarna are a traditional Turkish pasta made from flour, eggs and salt.[1][2] They resemble a butterfly and are similar to farfalle. Cimcik erişte are referred to as "kesme" in modern standard Turkish.[3]
The name cimcik erişte is a nominalization meaning to cut, and refers to either the formation of the noodle itself or the meal they are traditionally used in.
