A
Turkmenian
recipe. Lamb is the most common meat in Middle Asia cuisines.
Turkmenian cuisine
is no exception. There're 2 types of soup in this cuisine: so called
fried and so called boiled. I am giving you an example of which.
(Turkmenia is a former USSR republic in the Mid-Asia, now Turmenistan)
Lamb is the most common meat in Middle Asia cuisines. Turkmenian
cuisine is no exception. There're 2 types of soups in Turkmenian
cuisine: so called fried and so called boiled. I am giving you an
example of which.
Chektyrma
This is a boiled soup
2 lb. lamb chops
4 onions, finely chopped
3 tomatoes, chopped
5 clove garlic, minced
2 c. spinach, chopped
2 T parsley, finely chopped
1/4 tsp saffron
1/2 tsp dry mint
1 T paprika
5 c boiling water
In a large pot, boil the water. Add the lamb and simmer for 1.5
hours. Add the onions and tomatoes, boil 20 min. more. Add spinach and
boil 10
more min. Salt by taste, add paprika and saffron, and remove from heat.
Add garlic mix well, cover with a thick cloth, and let stand for 15 min.