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Gutab

Name: Gutab
Cuisine: Azerbaijani
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup water; 1 tsp salt; 1 cup chopped fresh herbs (parsley, cilantro, dill); 1 cup ground lamb or beef; 1 medium, finely chopped onion; 2 tbsp vegetable oil or clarified butter; 1/2 tsp black pepper

Gutab is a traditional Azerbaijani stuffed flatbread, typically filled with a variety of ingredients like herbs, pumpkin, or meat. It is a savory dish often enjoyed as a snack or light meal and holds cultural significance as a symbol of hospitality and regional culinary heritage.

8 ingredients

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Culinary DNA Preview

Azerbaijani70%

Turkic30%

Ingredients

all-purpose flour
2 cups
water
3/4 cup
salt
1 tsp
fresh herbs (parsley, cilantro, dill)
1 cup chopped
ground lamb or beef
1 cup
onion
1 medium, finely chopped
vegetable oil or clarified butter
2 tbsp
black pepper
1/2 tsp

Method

Steps not available

Origin Story

Gutab originated from the Azerbaijani region, influenced by nomadic Turkic culinary practices, and has been a staple in local cuisine for centuries, reflecting the agricultural abundance and seasonal ingredients of the area.

Culinary DNA

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

Azerbaijani70%

ingredients+techniques

Turkic30%

ingredient_origin

Techniques

kneading rolling stuffing pan-frying

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