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Vegetarian
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Nutritional Values
580kcal
18gProtein
54gCarbs
30gFat
5gFibre
350 gServing
* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
🥛 Dairy
Qurutob
How to order / say it
Say it
Қурутоб — [koo-roo-tob]
Order
I'll have the Qurutob, please.
Locally
Ман Қурутоб мегирем, лутфан.
Say locally
Qurutob is a salad of crunchy bread, fresh vegetables, and a tangy yogurt sauce.
Why try it?
Qurutob represents the sharing culture of Pamir, traditionally crafted as a communal dish and symbolizing hospitality and togetherness.
How it tastes
Qurutob is a mix of crunchy, tangy, and creamy flavors with bursts of freshness from tomatoes and cucumbers, drenched in a soft yogurt sauce.
Origin & History — first documented: 1847
Qurutob dates back to the 19th century, originating as a sub-regional specialty in the towns of the Pamir Mountains, becoming a staple in local celebrations.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🌾 200 g flatbread
- 🥛 250 g yogurt
- 🥕 100 g tomatoes
- 🥕 100 g cucumbers
- 🧄 50 g onion
- 🌿 10 g dill
- 🫒 20 ml vegetable oil
- 🧂 5 g salt
Method
- 1 Toast the flatbread until crispy.
- 2 Dice the tomatoes, cucumbers, and onion.
- 3 Mix yogurt with salt and pour over the bread.
- 4 Add the vegetables and let sit for 10 mins.
- 5 Garnish with dill and serve.
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