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How to cook Beshbarmak?

Here are the ingredients for the Beshbarmak dish and the noodles.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 35 minutes
Prepare Noodles40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Kazakh

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Lamb or beef (900g) - Cut into large chunks
  • 3 Onions Sliced into rings
  • 1 Bay leaves
  • Salt and pepper To taste
  • 2 quarts Water (2 liters)
  • Fresh dill, parsley, or cilantro For garnish

Noodle Ingredients

  • 600 gr Flour
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • 1 Large egg or 2 small eggs
  • ½ cup Water (120ml)

Instructions

  • In a large pot, combine the meat and onion.
  • Add 2 quarts (2liters) of water and boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer for 1.5-2 hours or until the meat is tender. Skim off any foam that forms on the surface during cooking.
  • Then, add the rest of the chopped onions into the pot and bay leaves, salt, and pepper.
  • Allow them to boil for 5 to 10 minutes on mild heat.
  • When the meat is tender, please remove it from the pot and set aside.
  • It is time to separate bones from the meat and cut them into pieces depending on your desire.

How to prepare Noodles for Beshbarmak?

  • Mix the flour and salt in a large bowl to prepare the noodles.
  • Make a well in the center and add the egg and water. Mix until a dough forms.
  • Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes or until smooth and elastic.
  • Cover with a towel to avoid light penetration, and let it rest for 30 minutes.
  • After 30 minutes pass, pour flour on the table and cut the dough into squares or rectangles, about 2×2 inches (5×5 cm) in size.
  • Cook the noodles in the boiling broth for 3-4 minutes or until tender.
  • Remove the noodles with a spoon and put them on a serving platter.

Notes

If you don’t have time to make noodles, use lasagna instead to save time.