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Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan)
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Nutritional Values
400kcal
6gProtein
50gCarbs
20gFat
2gFibre
100 gServing
* Per serving · 100 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
Boorsok
How to order / say it
Say it
боорсок — [boo-or-sok]
Order
A plate of Boorsok, please.
Locally
Боорсок алып келсеңиздер.
Say locally
Small pieces of fried dough.
Why try it?
Enjoyed as a snack or with meals, Boorsok reflects the community-oriented feasting culture of Bishkek, often shared during festivities.
How it tastes
Boorsok offers a golden, crispy outside with a soft, airy interior, lightly sweetened with a hint of savory flavor.
Origin & History — first documented: 1900
Boorsok has deep roots, originating from traditional nomadic feasts in Bishkek, remaining unchanged in its preparation for over a century.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🌾 500 g flour
- 🥛 200 ml milk
- 7 g yeast
- 🍯 2 tbsp sugar
- 🧂 1 tsp salt
- 🫒 500 ml vegetable oil
Method
- 1 Dissolve yeast in warm milk with sugar and salt.
- 2 Add flour to form a dough and let rise.
- 3 Roll dough and cut into small pieces.
- 4 Fry the pieces in hot oil until golden brown.
