Traditional Kazakh cuisine has been formed for centuries, thanks to the nomadic past and relations with other countries, it has become very diverse.
The main difference of the Kazakh cuisine is the use of a large amount of meat, products from sour milk, flour products in large quantities.
Let’s look at the main dishes that you should definitely try in Kazakhstan:
Beshbarmak
One of the main traditional dishes in Kazakhstan. It is prepared for important events, celebrations, for the reception of the dearest guests.
Traditional beshmarmak is made from beef, lamb or horse meat, and homemade noodles are added as a side dish and cooked over an open fire. In the preparation of beshbarmak, not only following the recipe is important, but also cutting and serving meat, since the respect of the hosts for the guests depends on this.
Kazy
Kazy is a sausage made from horse meat, which is prepared exclusively at home, without the addition of chemical additives. It is considered a meat delicacy, without which large-scale events and main celebrations cannot do. Usually it is cut into thin slices and served in an assortment with other meat delicacies.
Shyrpa
Shyrpa is a hearty, hot dish that is prepared in many countries of Central Asia, but each nation has its own special recipe and cooking methods.
Traditionally, shyrpa is made from lamb, but you can also use other types of meat, such as beef, chicken, and even fish, if desired. This dish is considered not only tasty, but also one of the most useful, as it contains a large amount of meat and vegetables.
