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Meat Kutab with Fruity Filling

Cultural Context

Originating from Azerbaijan, Kutab is a beloved dish that showcases the region's rich culinary heritage. Traditionally filled with various ingredients, including meats and vegetables, this version incorporates fruity elements that add a unique twist. Kutab is often enjoyed during family gatherings and celebrations, reflecting the warmth and hospitality of Azerbaijani culture. Today, it has gained popularity beyond its borders, with variations appearing in many Middle Eastern and Caucasian cuisines.

AzerbaijaniAZmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 kg lean boneless beef
100 grams sheep tail fat
dried or semi-dried cherries
cleaned sunflower seeds
crushed cherry juice
paprika
salt
pomegranate paste
peeled chestnuts
dogwood paste
ground black pepper

ground meat

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Lean turkey reduces fat content while ground chicken is often less expensive.

dried fruits

🥗Healthier: fresh fruits

💰Cheaper: canned fruits

Fresh fruits can provide a lighter flavor, while canned fruits are often more affordable.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine can be a cost-effective alternative.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is thicker and creamier, while sour cream can be less expensive.

1

Cut lean boneless beef into small pieces.

2

Mince the beef through the small eye of the meat grinder.

3

Mince the chopped sheep tail fat using the small eye of the meat grinder.

4

Prepare the filling with dried cherries by crushing them with a blender.

5

Add shredded lamb's tail, cleaned sunflower seeds, crushed cherry juice, paprika, and salt to the cherries.

6

Prepare a second filling with pomegranate paste, fat tail fat, peeled sunflower seeds, salt, paprika, and dogwood paste.

7

Prepare a third filling with chopped chestnuts, salt, paprika, and cherry paste.

8

Salt the meat and add ground black pepper and paprika.

9

Combine each filling separately into the meat.

10

Put the Meat Kutabs in the freezer for 24 hours.

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Also Known As

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