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Kyrgyzstan (all regions)
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High protein, can be made with beef, chicken, or horse meat
Dietary

Overview

The national dish of Kyrgyzstan, literally meaning 'five fingers' because it's traditionally eaten with the hands. consists of thick, hand-cut noodles served with shredded lamb (or beef/horse meat) in a savory onion sauce. The meat is typically boiled and served separately with the broth.

Ingredients

lamb onion flour salt pepper

Where to Try

family homestays local cafes bazaars restaurants

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