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Homemade Turkish noodle with keş cheese, source of protein and calcium
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Kesli eriste (150 g) has 495 calories. That works out to 330 calories per 100 g. It contains 81 g of carbs, 19.5 g of protein, 10.5 g of fat and 3.8 g of fiber. Its 0.8 µg of B12 covers 31% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 150 g
495
KCAL / 150G
Carbs
81g
· 29% DV
Protein
19.5g
· 39% DV
Fat
10.5g
· 13% DV
Fiber
3.8g
· 14% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 65% · Protein 16% · Fat 19%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 495 kcal | |
| Total fat | 10.5 g | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 4.8 g | 24% |
| Trans fat | 0.06 g | |
| Sodium | 495 mg | 22% |
| Total carbohydrate | 81 g | 29% |
| Fiber | 3.8 g | 14% |
| Protein | 19.5 g | 39% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 150 g | 495 kcal |
| 1 serving (extra small) | 75 g | 248 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 80 g | 264 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 330 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 100 g | 330 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 120 g | 396 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 200 g | 660 kcal |
| 1 bottle (jumbo) | 250 g | 825 kcal |
| 2 serving (double) | 300 g | 990 kcal |
Calculated from 330 calories per 100 g.
Kesli eriste is a Turkish noodle dish topped with keş, a dried, salted yogurt product. It is commonly finished with melted butter and often walnuts, giving the noodles a tangy, savory topping rather than a separate sauce.
Kesli eriste is made by boiling eriste noodles until tender, then topping them with crumbled or grated keş. Many versions add walnuts and pour browned butter over the top. Since keş can be salty, taste the dish before adding extra salt.
Kesli eriste is particularly associated with Bolu and the western Black Sea region of Türkiye. Local recipes vary, but the characteristic combination is homemade-style noodles with keş, often accompanied by walnuts and butter.
Kesli eriste tastes savory, tangy, and buttery. The dried yogurt in keş brings a concentrated, slightly sour flavor, while walnuts add a toasted note and a crunchy contrast to the soft noodles.
Kesli eriste is served hot, with crumbled keş and usually melted butter over the noodles; walnuts are a common addition. It can be served as a main dish or as a substantial side, with plain yogurt or salad alongside.
Keş is a regional Turkish dried dairy product made from strained, salted yogurt. It is firm enough to grate or crumble and has a concentrated tangy-salty flavor, which is why a little can season a whole bowl of kesli eriste.
Yes, kesli eriste can be made without walnuts. They add crunch and a nutty taste, but the defining pairing is the noodles and keş; finish with butter if desired, or serve the walnuts separately for people who want them.
Boil the eriste in plenty of water, stir occasionally, and drain it as soon as it is tender. If it must wait before serving, toss the noodles with a little butter; add the keş topping just before serving so it stays distinct.
Store leftover kesli eriste in a sealed container in the refrigerator and eat it within three days. Cool it promptly rather than leaving it at room temperature, and reheat only the portion you plan to serve.
Yes, cooked kesli eriste can be frozen, though the noodles may soften slightly after thawing. Cool it promptly, pack it airtight, and freeze in portions; if possible, freeze the plain noodles separately from the keş, walnut, and butter topping.
Vitamins
B12
0.75µg · 31% DV
B2
0.33mg · 25% DV
Biotin
7.5µg · 25% DV
B1
0.27mg · 23% DV
Minerals
Selenium
15µg · 27% DV
Phosphorus
180mg · 26% DV
Calcium
255mg · 26% DV
Sodium
495mg · 22% DV
Potassium ⭐
165mg · 5% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Kesli eriste is a Turkish noodle dish, especially associated with Bolu and nearby parts of Anatolia. The noodles are usually homemade, cut from egg-enriched dough, then served with keş: a firm, tangy, salty cheese made by drying strained yoghurt. It is a comforting way to turn pantry staples into a substantial meal.
After boiling, the eriste is commonly tossed with butter and topped with crumbled or grated keş; some cooks add walnuts. The noodles are tender and the cheese brings a savoury, slightly sharp contrast. It supplies protein and calcium, while noodles make it a carbohydrate-rich dish. Serve it with a crisp salad or yoghurt-based side, and go easy on the butter if you want a lighter plate.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
4.8g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.15g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.55g
Omega 6:3 ratio 40:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (40:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.