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kesme
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Kesme or erişte is a type of egg noodle found in various Central Asian countries. It is also found in Turkish cuisine and is called erişte and “kesme” in modern standard Turkish. The word itself is a nominalisation of the verb to cut or to slice, referring to the slicing of the dough involved in preparing the noodles. The term may refer to the noodles themselves, or the prepared dish made with them. Kesme is traditionally a homemade dish, and not often found at restaurants or cafés. In Turkey, kesme is also known as "erişte", and eaten generally in winter. It is made from flour, eg
şehriye
Şehriye is a variety of pasta or kesme consisting of tiny pieces of pasta, typically of a round (irregular) shape with a diameter of about one-sixteenth of an inch. It is the smallest type of pasta produced. It is made of wheat flour and may also include egg.