Kazandibi

(Kazan Dibi, Καζάν-ντιμπί)

Dating back to the Ottoman times, kazandibi is a Turkish dish that can be translated to burnt bottom pudding, referring to the burnt bottom of the pan that it is cooked in. The dessert consists of butter, milk, rice flour, sugar, starch, and flavorings such as vanilla, rosewater, or ground mastic gum.

In Türkiye, kazandibi is usually served as thin ribbons which are then rolled, although it can also be served in thick squares. The caramelized top of kazandibi gives it an earthy flavor, which contrasts quite nicely with the sweet and milky flavors on the interior.

It is recommended to pair it with a cup of hot Turkish coffee or tea.

Turkiye

WHERE TO EAT The best Kazandibi in the world (according to food experts)

Eat Your World and 3 other food critics.

"A sweet, gooey pudding with a caramelized sugar exterior and shredded chicken breast incorporated throughout. Weird but quite tasty! This restaurant also serves an incredible fig custard pudding."

Anita Draycott and 2 other food critics.

"Finish with a uniquely Turkish dessert of caramelized pudding made with chicken breast. No kidding."

Feride Yalav and 2 other food critics.

"Göreme Muhallebicisi in Kurtuluş is one of the best places to try out kazandibi (thick pudding with a slightly burnt caramel top)."

Ülgen Özgül

"No matter how much you eat, you should always spare some room for the delicious desserts. Hacı Abdullah is very rich in terms of offering different types of Turkish desserts as well. Kazandibi (meaning “bottom of a cauldron”) is worth trying. Delicious."