Have you tried this or just guessing??? I had a piece a while ago that I let soak in water for a week with no softening.

The guy at the market said, "The old women know how to melt it". He himself did not know the process.

I have found a few links to uses but these assume that you have already re-constituted it.

Sage

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: qurut = quroot = kashk = yazdie Notes: Reconstituted dry qurut (bottom
: picture) is an acceptable substitute for fresh.

: Where to find it: Middle Eastern markets Substitutes: yogurt (not as salty)

: Or so says this link: http://www.foodsubs.com/Cultmilk.html

: I'd grate the "rock" to make small shreds and add those into some
: cool water.

: It is jsut powdered yougurt then , so it should mix like powdered milk.

: Maybe mix that in a blender to get it to dissolve.

: If a grater doesn't work you might consider the random orbit sander and a
: fresh sheet of 60 grit sand paper