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Kufta Bozbash

Kufta Bozbash is a traditional Azerbaijani meatball soup characterized by large lamb or beef meatballs cooked in a tangy broth with vegetables and dried fruits. It is a hearty, warming dish often served during special occasions and reflects the pastoral and culinary heritage of Azerbaijan.

11 ingredients
savorytangyherbaceousslightly sweetumami
Azerbaijani70%
Persian (Iranian)30%

Ingredients

  • ground lamb or beef
    500 grams
  • onion
    1 large, finely chopped
  • rice
    1/2 cup
  • dried prunes
    6-8 pieces
  • potatoes
    2 medium, peeled and chopped
  • carrots
    1 large, sliced
  • tomato paste
    2 tablespoons
  • fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley)
    a handful, chopped
  • salt
    to taste
  • black pepper
    to taste
  • water or broth
    6 cups

Method

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This dish originates from Azerbaijani cuisine, influenced by the region's nomadic traditions and the fusion of Turkic and Persian culinary practices.

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