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Shurpa

Name: Shurpa
Cuisine: Uzbek
Ingredients: 500g lamb shoulder or shank; 2 medium onions; 2 large carrots; 3 medium potatoes; 2 medium tomatoes; 1 medium bell peppers; a handful fresh cilantro; a handful fresh parsley; 2 liters water; to taste salt; to taste black pepper; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds

Shurpa is a hearty and aromatic Uzbek soup featuring lamb, vegetables, and fragrant herbs. It is a traditional dish known for its rich broth and is often enjoyed as a communal meal, reflecting the hospitality and culinary heritage of Central Asia.

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Uzbek70%

Persian (Iranian)30%

Ingredients

lamb shoulder or shank
500g
onions
2 medium
carrots
2 large
potatoes
3 medium
tomatoes
2 medium
bell peppers
1 medium
fresh cilantro
a handful
fresh parsley
a handful
water
2 liters
salt
to taste
black pepper
to taste
cumin seeds
1 teaspoon

Method

Steps not available

Origin Story

Originating from the nomadic cultures of Central Asia, Shurpa was traditionally prepared by cooking meat and vegetables over an open fire, serving as a nourishing meal for travelers and herders.

Culinary DNA

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

Uzbek70%

ingredients+techniques

Persian (Iranian)30%

ingredient_origin

Techniques

boiling simmering skimming chopping

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