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Tajikistan Qurutob Recipe / Traditional Tajik Bread & Yogurt Salad

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Qurutob

Cultural Context

Qurutob is a traditional dish from Tajikistan, often enjoyed during gatherings and celebrations. It showcases the use of qurut, a dried yogurt that adds a unique tangy flavor. This dish reflects the resourcefulness of Central Asian cuisine, transforming simple ingredients into a hearty meal. Today, Qurutob is cherished not only in Tajikistan but also in neighboring countries, with variations that highlight local ingredients.

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6 servings
Servings4
500 g plain Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon salt
250 ml warm water
3 to 4 large pieces of naan
3 medium onions
2 medium tomatoes
2 cucumbers
fresh cilantro
fresh dill
vegetable oil
optional hot green chili
1

Whisk together Greek yogurt, warm water, and salt until smooth and pourable.

2

Tear naan into bite-sized irregular chunks and place in a large shallow serving dish.

3

Warm the torn bread briefly in a dry pan or oven for a minute.

4

Heat 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.

5

Add thinly sliced onions and cook slowly until golden brown and caramelized, about 10 to 15 minutes.

6

Pour the yogurt sauce evenly over the torn bread, pressing down gently to soak.

7

Scatter caramelized onions over the soaked bread.

8

Arrange chopped tomato wedges and thinly sliced cucumbers on top.

9

Sprinkle chopped cilantro and dill generously over the dish.

10

Add a sprinkle of salt and fresh black pepper.

Equipment Needed

skilletlarge shallow serving dish

Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

milk

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