Zhent

Zhent (jent) is a sweet dish made from roasted millet, butter and sugar. This is an authentic Kazakh halva which was usually cooked on holidays and special occasions. Nomadic peoples preferred nutritious food that could be stored for a long time.

The recipe for making zhent is easy and complicated at the same time. Easy and simple, because all the ingredients are available and each stage of cooking is clear. Complicated and hard, because not everyone can achieve the ideal consistency and balanced taste. There are many important nuances in cooking of zhent, which influence the final result.

Real authentic zhent is prepared from natural ingredients only, without any chemical additives. Millet has a beneficial effect on the gastrointestinal tract, saturates for a long time, does not contain gluten.

We do not use margarine. Only natural butter.
Our zhent does not contain wheat flour, cookies or other products that are often added for stickiness.
We use talkan (ground millet) only of our own production, with thorough washing of the cereal.

In the refrigerator, zhent can be stored for quite a long time - like butter. The consistency of zhent allows it to be transported without a refrigerator, but it is advisable to place it in a cool place as soon as possible.