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October 4, 2021
Turkmenistan marks 30th
independence anniversary
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ministries and institutions demonstrating
their achievements and Alabai shepherd
dogs, which accompanied soldiers on
military vehicles.
The nation of 6 million people prides itself
in horses and dogs, honoring its centuries-old
herding traditions.
Berdymukhamedov ordered a holiday
praising the Alabai to be celebrated on the
last Sunday of April when Turkmenistan
also marks the day of the local horse breed,
according to the newspaper Neutral
Turkmenistan.
Last
year,
Berdymukhamedov
inaugurated a nearly 50-foot gilded statue
honoring the dog in the Turkmen capital.
Berdymukhamedov has ruled the gas-rich
desert country since 2006 through an
all-encompassing personality cult that styles
him as Turkmenistan’s “arkadaq,” or
protector.
U.S. hits 700,000 COVID deaths
just as cases begin to fall
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prevent the virus from taking as many lives
as it did last winter.
Still, the model predicts about 90,000 more
Americans will die by January 1 for an
overall death toll of 788,000 by that date. The
model calculates that about half of those
deaths could be averted if almost everyone
wore masks in public.
“Mask wearing is already heading in the
wrong direction,” said Ali Mokdad, a
professor of health metrics sciences at the
university. “We need to make sure we are
ready for winter because our hospitals are
exhausted.”
Johnson reported from Washington state.
Associated Press writer Zeke Miller
contributed from Washington, D.C.
THE ASIAN REPORTER n Page 13
Blueberries bring out sweet side of tahini
By Christopher Kimball
Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street
he sesame paste known as tahini is becoming better
known to American cooks, largely because of hummus,
but also thanks to the nutty richness it lends to falafel,
grilled meats, and roasted vegetables.
Cooks in the Middle East, however, know its savory, slightly
bitter flavor works just as well in desserts. A prime example is
halva, a fudge-like confection that is mostly sweetened tahini
with spices, nuts, and dried fruit.
So at Milk Street, we knew tahini could update an American
classic — the blueberry crumble. In this recipe from our book
COOKish, which limits recipes to just six ingredients without
sacrificing flavor, tahini boosts the flavor of a buttery oat
mixture that bakes on top of juicy blueberries. The savory
nuttiness of the tahini perfectly balances the sweet berries,
which we also sprinkle with a bit of cinnamon.
Be sure to use quick-cooking oats; old-fashioned oats won’t
soften quite enough. Ripe fresh berries are best but frozen work,
too. Look for frozen “wild” blueberries — they’re tiny, but pack
big flavor. If frozen regular berries are a must, add a few minutes
to the baking time, but don’t thaw them before use.
T
TAHINI TREAT. This image released by Milk Street shows a serving of Blue-
berry Crumble with Oats and Tahini. (Milk Street via AP)
This crumble is especially delicious warm, with a scoop of ice
cream melting on top.
Editor’s note: To view additional recipes, visit <177milkstreet.com/ap>.
Blueberry Crumble with Oats and Tahini
Start to finish: 45 minutes
Servings: 4 to 6
2 pints fresh blueberries or 4 cups frozen
blueberries, preferably wild (see note)
2 cups (160 grams) quick-cooking oats, divided
3/4 cup (164 grams) packed brown sugar, divided
8 tablespoons (1 stick) salted butter, cut into 8 pieces, room temperature
1/4 cup (64 grams) tahini
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Heat the oven to 350° Fahrenheit. In a medium bowl, toss the blueberries with 1/4 cup (20 grams) of the oats and 1/4 cup (54
grams) of the sugar; transfer to a 9” pie plate. Wipe out the bowl, then add the remaining 1 3/4 cups (140 grams) oats, the
remaining 1/2 cup (107 grams) sugar, the butter, tahini, cinnamon, and salt. Mix until evenly moistened, then use your hands
to squeeze the mixture into rough olive-size clumps and scatter them over the berries. Bake until the edges are bubbling and
the crumble is golden, 30 to 35 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Optional garnish: Toasted sesame seeds.
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