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Bashbarmak recipe

Beshbarmak Recipe (Bashbarmak)

Beshbarmak, also known as “five fingers,” is the national dish of Kyrgyzstan. Made with tender boiled meat, homemade noodles, and rich broth, this hearty recipe is a symbol of Kyrgyz hospitality and tradition.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Central Asian, Kyrgyz
Calories: 430
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • For Noodle Dough:
  • 500 g flour
  • 250 ml water
  • 1 egg
  • Salt: as needed
  • 1 kg lamb beef, or horse meat
  • 1 onion sliced
  • 1 carrot
  • 2 potatoes
  • Salt black pepper, turmeric, coriander seeds: as needed

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, mix flour, egg, and salt. Gradually add water to form a soft dough. Knead for 10 minutes, cover, and rest for 15 minutes.
  2. Slice onion and fry in a pan until golden; set aside.
  3. Boil the meat in a pot with 3 cups of water, salt, pepper, and turmeric until tender. Separately boil potatoes and carrot.
  4. Roll out the dough, cut into squares/diamonds, and cook in salted water or broth for 10 minutes.
  5. Place noodles on a serving platter. Top with cooked meat, carrots, and potatoes. Add fried onions and garnish with herbs. Serve hot with broth on the side.