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Nutritional Values
580kcal
38gProtein
22gCarbs
38gFat
2gFibre
350 gServing
* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
Beshbarmak
How to order / say it
Say it
бешбармак — [besh-bar-mak]
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Can I have a serving of Beshbarmak?
Locally
Мен бешбармак ала аламбы?
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Traditional boiled meat served over flat noodles.
Why try it?
Beshbarmak is cherished for its simplicity and is a staple in Bishkek's food culture. It embodies the nomadic traditions of sharing a communal meal.
How it tastes
The dish offers rich meaty flavors from boiled lamb or beef complemented by hearty, smooth noodles and aromatic onions.
Origin & History — first documented: 1850
Beshbarmak has origins in the 19th century as a nomadic dish. It became popular in Bishkek as families adapted it for urban gatherings, maintaining its essence even as city life evolved.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥩 500 g lamb
- 🌾 300 g flour
- 🧄 2 medium onion
- 🧂 1 tsp salt
- 🧂 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 L water
- 🥚 1 egg
Method
- 1 Boil the lamb in water with salt and pepper.
- 2 Prepare dough using flour and egg, then roll and cut into thin strips.
- 3 Cook the noodles in lamb broth and serve over meat.
- 4 Garnish with chopped onions and serve warm.
