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qurutob

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Qurutob is a traditional dish from Tajikistan, often considered the national dish of the country. The main ingredients are fatir (flaky bread), qurut (a type of dried cheese), onions, tomatoes, and sometimes meat. The ingredients are mixed together and often served in a large dish for communal eating. The dish is typically eaten with hands and is popular for lunch or dinner.

qurut

vegetable oil

salt

red pepper flakes

black pepper

chopped tomatoes

flatbread

fresh herbs

green pepper

onion

Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 200 grams of qurut (dried yogurt)

  • 1 large onion

  • 2 tomatoes

  • 2 green peppers

  • 4-5 pieces of flatbread

  • 1 bunch of fresh herbs (cilantro, dill, parsley)

  • 1/2 cup of vegetable oil

  • Salt to taste

  • 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes

  • 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper


Instructions:

  1. Soak the qurut in warm water for about 2 hours until it softens.

  2. While the qurut is soaking, chop the onion, tomatoes, and green peppers.

  3. Tear the flatbread into small pieces and place them in a large dish.

  4. Heat the vegetable oil in a pan, add the chopped onions, and fry them until they turn golden brown.

  5. Add the chopped tomatoes and green peppers to the pan, and continue to sauté until they soften.

  6. Drain the qurut, crush it into a paste, and add it to the pan. Mix well.

  7. Season the mixture with salt, red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.

  8. Pour the mixture over the torn flatbread in the dish.

  9. Sprinkle the dish with the chopped fresh herbs.

  10. Serve the qurutob warm. Enjoy this traditional Tajik dish with your family and friends.