Beshbarmak

Origin: Kazakhstan

Beshbarmak, a traditional dish from Kazakhstan
Photo of Beshbarmak via Wikimedia Commons.

A traditional nomadic dish whose name means "five fingers", referring to the custom of eating it by hand. The ceremonial meal features specific cuts of meat distributed to guests based on their age, gender, and social rank.

Key ingredients

  • boiled mutton
  • wide flat noodles
  • onions
  • meat broth
  • salt
  • black pepper

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