Ghare Ghoroot – Persian Black Kashk

Ghare Ghoroot, Qara or black Kashk is one of the by-products of milk. It is popular because of its very sour taste and it has a brown color.

This Iranian edible is usually eaten with Kashk (dry curd) and they are a delicious combination together. This product has a very sour taste and is used as a seasoning for various dishes.

Curd water, yogurt or buttermilk is used to make Qarehqurut. You can also make it using milk (cheese water ).

You can use any of these liquid ingredients to make Ghare Ghoroot, it should be boiled until it becomes thick enough to turn brown and turn into Qareh Qurut.

How is Qarehqurut used?

Qarehqurut has a sour and delicious taste and is served alone. Also, some of it is stuck on the Kashk, which gives a very good taste to it and is very delicious.

Also, Iranians use Ghareh in some dishes; Because it gives a sour taste to the food.

• Qaraqrout in Ash
• In Ghormeh Sabzi
• Some Torshies and Torshak
• In stews, instead of lemon juice, it gives a good taste to the food and thickness it.

The benefits of Qarehqarut-

One of the most important properties of Qarehqrout is its low fat percentage, which has made this product a dietary product for overweight and high blood fat people.

Like other dairy products, Qaraqrout contains calcium. Calcium prevents soft bones in children and osteoporosis in adults

Since Qara contains organic acids, it is a disinfectant of the digestive tract, because it prevents the growth of harmful bacteria in the digestive tract.

For this reason, it prevents colon cancer and disinfects the digestive tract.

What are the side effects of taking too much Qara Qorot?

The acidity of Qaraqrout is much higher than Lavashk, and its use can erode tooth enamel and leave destructive effects on the teeth.

Also, excessive consumption of this product, due to its acid content, leads to general weakness of the body and is not recommended. Therefore, people who have weak body or low blood pressure should avoid consuming it excessively.

If a lot of salt is used in it, it is not recommended for people with high blood pressure or heart disease.

Also, if you have stomach problems, it may cause stomach pain due to its sourness and high acidity. So use with caution.

How to make Qarehqurut at home?

This is the easiest way to make Qarehqurut and I introduce it first, because milk is the most available dairy product. This method has 2 advantages: you will make Qaraqrout from milk and you will have homemade cheese on the side.Since Qara contains organic acids, it is a disinfectant of the digestive tract, because it prevents the growth of harmful bacteria in the digestive tract.

For this reason, it prevents colon cancer and disinfects the digestive tract.