It is believed that the recipe for the Bose drink has been known since ancient Egypt. Then it was prepared from soaked bread, which was left to wander for some time. Turkey is a country of Islam, and Muslims are forbidden to drink alcohol. Despite religious prohibitions imposing a restriction on life, Muslim Turks eagerly consume Bose. During the fermentation process, a small dose of alcohol is present in the drink - approximately 4-6%.
Drink history
It is believed that the inventor of the Bose drink recipe in Turkey was one of the sultans. He led many military campaigns, including for faith. Therefore, it seems strange to many how a deeply religious ruler could invent such a drink. Already in the 17th century, the bose became quite popular. Only in the capital of the Ottoman Empire there were more than 300 shops where it was sold.
What is a bose?
This is not a very liquid drink, in consistency close to sour cream. To taste it is sweet and sour, a bit like a beer. Alcohol formed during fermentation makes a small acidity, like kefir.
The drink contains B vitamins, vitamins A, E, C, iron, potassium, magnesium, zinc, phosphorus. It has a very low percentage of alcohol, so Bose is not harmful to health. The drink is very useful for those who have a lack of vitamins and minerals. It strengthens the immune system, improves well-being, improves mood. It is given even to nursing mothers to speed up the process of milk formation. Bose is useful for athletes and people with physical labor, it so perfectly restores strength after physical exertion. In addition, it can be included in the diet menu.
Who and when drinks the leaven?
The original Bose recipe in those days fell in love not only with ordinary citizens of Turkey, but also with soldiers. The troops of this country were one of the strongest armies in the world, which terrified all European countries. The drink not only did not harm the health and physical condition of the military, but contributed to the improvement of physical fitness due to its nutritional value.
Since the recipe is prepared using the fermentation method, the heat in Turkey prevents fermentation in the summer. At high temperatures, the bose simply peroxides and loses its unique taste. Therefore, this drink is considered winter, produce it only in cold weather. After opening the bottle, the Bose cannot be stored for a long time, you need to drink it right away.
Homemade Bosa Recipe
Bose is not difficult to prepare. The most important thing is to observe the proportions of the ingredients and not violate the cooking technology.
You will need the following products:
- oatmeal - 600 grams;
- water - 7 liters;
- yeast - 30 grams;
- butter - 100 grams;
- wheat flour - 50 grams;
- sugar - 500 grams.
Cooking method:
- Preparing oatmeal. First, pour oatmeal with a small amount of cold water and leave it to swell. Then they are filtered through a sieve. Water is drained, and the remaining thick mass is distributed on a baking sheet. A sheet of oatmeal is put in the oven for a short while so that the mass dries a little.
- Kneading the dough. The flakes dried in the oven should be crushed to a state of flour with kitchen appliances. Then they are mixed with wheat flour. Melted butter and half a liter of hot water are added to the dough. After that, the base for the Bose should be covered with a clean towel or lid and left for half an hour. During this time, she manages to cool.
- Mixing a drink from Turkey. Bose recipe (photo of the drink is presented in the article) involves the gradual addition of two liters of warm water to a thick dough. But the mass should not be hot, maximum room temperature. To the resulting mixture add yeast diluted in warm water and a glass of sugar. The solution is left for 2 hours to begin the fermentation process.
- The final stage. After the mixture starts to ferment, add the remaining water in portions, mix thoroughly and filter the solution. After that, add the remaining sugar and leave the drink to still ferment in a warm place. After the completion of the process, the drink has a pleasant pale yellow tint, a bit like condensed milk. The taste is incredible, and there are a lot of useful properties.
How to drink Bose in the East?
Despite the fact that the drink is quite liquid, they prefer to eat it with a spoon. In Turkey, it is sprinkled with cinnamon and fried nuts. Use immediately after manufacture. If he stays a little, he will quickly lose his excellent qualities. In addition, the Turks recommend snacking on a drink with traditional Turkish pastries called boman boza, a recipe which has been known since antiquity.
The Turks drink the drink in special cafes, which are called by the name of the drink - Bozahane. Since Islam forbids the use of alcohol, it is not the Muslim Turks, but the Albanians who were engaged in the manufacture of bosa in Istanbul. At the same time, old Turkish establishments selling this drink, founded at the end of the 19th century, still exist in many areas of the capital, giving a unique flavor to its neighborhoods.
Some sultans tried to combat the use of this leaven. Particularly severe persecution began after opium was added to the drink. But as soon as the sultan was absent from the capital, the locals again actively used the bose.
How often can I drink a drink?
A healthy national drink of the Turks is quite easy to prepare at home. It consists of familiar ingredients that you can buy from us. It is enough just to carefully study the recipe for the Bose and cook according to the instructions. Do not abuse the drink, because it still contains alcohol. Homemade Bose is recommended to drink 2 to 3 times a week.