Turkmenistan
Shurpa
Sho'rpa
A Uzbek soup with large pieces of fatty mutton, fresh vegetables, and herbs
central-asia
Kyrgyzstan
Explore 41 foods connected to Kyrgyzstan, from everyday staples to rare local specialties.
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Kyrgyzstan Essentials
10 editor-selected foods for understanding the place through what people eat.
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Traditional foods from Kyrgyzstan.
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Kazakhstan
Talkan
Талқан
A Kazakh sweet of ground and fried wheat mixed with sugar, a daily and tea classic
Kyrgyzstan
Tash Kordo
Таш кордо
A whole lamb is seasoned and roasted in a stone-lined pit until the meat is tender and smoky.
Kyrgyzstan
Zhal
Жал
Zhal is Kazakh smoked lard made from horse neck, sliced thin and served as a rich savory food for honored guests.
Kazakhstan
Zhent
Жент
A Kazakh festive dessert of millet, crushed curd cheese, butter, sugar, and raisins, a Nauryz and tea classic