Lamb
Whole Roasted Lamb
Tamdyrlama
Turkmenistan
A whole lamb roasted in a tamdyr (tandoor oven); the meat is seasoned and slow-cooked until tender and falling off the bone; a festive dish for large gatherings and celebrations; listed in Wikipedia's Turkmen cuisine as a ceremonial food; the tandoor imparts a distinctive smoky flavor to the meat.
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A whole lamb roasted in a tamdyr (tandoor oven); the meat is seasoned and slow-cooked until tender and falling off the bone; a festive dish for large gatherings and celebrations; listed in Wikipedia's Turkmen cuisine as a ceremonial food; the tandoor imparts a distinctive smoky flavor to the meat.
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The lamb should be tender and falling off the bone; roasted whole in a tamdyr (tandoor); a festive dish for large gatherings; the tandoor imparts a smoky flavor; found at celebrations and specialty restaurants; a ceremonial food; the centerpiece of a Turkmen feast.
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