KAZAKHSTAN FOOD

mutton

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than mutton.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt has fewer calories and adds creaminess.

beef

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Turkey is leaner, while ground beef is more accessible.

horse meat

🥗Healthier: beef

💰Cheaper: pork

Beef is more widely available, and pork is often less expensive.

Prepare the dough for dumplings or pastries and let it rest.

Chop the meat into small pieces and season with spices.

Cook the meat in a pot over medium heat until browned.

Add chopped onions and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Incorporate diced potatoes and carrots, stirring to combine.

Pour in water and bring to a boil, then simmer until vegetables are tender.

Roll out the dough and cut into shapes for dumplings or pastries.

Fill the dough with the meat mixture and seal tightly.

Boil or steam the dumplings until cooked through, about 15-20 minutes.

Serve hot with yogurt or sour cream on the side.

Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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