Beshbarmak

Origin: Kyrgyzstan

Beshbarmak, a traditional dish from Kyrgyzstan
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

  • mutton or beef
  • noodles
  • onion sauce
  • meat broth

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