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Turkmenistan Cuisine

Asia · Central Asia

31 recipes

Signature Turkmenistan Dishes

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Balykly Yanahli Ash

A flavorful pilaf made with fish, rice, onions, and aromatic spices, often prepared in the Caspian Sea region of Turkmenistan. This dish showcases the country's connection to its waterways.

Turkmenistan·Medium·1 hour 50 minutes

Chekdirme

Chekdirme is a traditional Turkmen dish featuring tender stewed lamb, often prepared with a medley of vegetables like onions, tomatoes, and potatoes. The slow cooking process allows the flavors to meld, creating a rich and comforting broth.

Turkmenistan·Medium·3 hours

Chomurdak Etli Chovut

A hearty and flavorful Turkmen dish featuring tender lamb cooked with chickpeas and aromatic spices in a rich broth, often prepared in a traditional cast-iron pot (chomurdak).

Turkmenistan·Medium·2 hours 30 minutes

Dogroma Ash

Dogroma Ash is a hearty and flavorful Turkmen dish, often prepared for special occasions. It features tender lamb or beef, simmered with aromatic vegetables and herbs, and traditionally served with flatbread.

Turkmenistan·Medium·1 hour 15 minutes

Gutap

Gutap is a popular Turkmen savory pastry, similar to a turnover or empanada. It's typically filled with finely chopped meat, onions, and spices, then pan-fried until golden brown and crispy.

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Turkmenistan·Medium·2 hours

Kazan Kabab

Kazan Kabab is a flavorful and rustic dish where tender pieces of meat, typically lamb, are slow-cooked with potatoes and aromatic spices in a heavy pot (kazan). This method results in incredibly tender meat and perfectly cooked potatoes, absorbing all the rich flavors.

Turkmenistan·Medium·2 hours 30 minutes

Kelya Bash

Kelya Bash is a hearty and flavorful Turkmen dish featuring tender lamb cooked with chickpeas and aromatic spices, often served with flatbread. It's a comforting meal that showcases traditional Turkmen culinary practices.

Turkmenistan·Medium·2 hours 10 minutes

Palow Gozde

A festive and flavorful rice pilaf, Palow Gozde, is a celebratory dish often made with lamb or beef, carrots, onions, and a blend of aromatic spices, showcasing the importance of rice in Turkmen cuisine.

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Turkmenistan·Medium·1 hour 55 minutes

Shurpa

A hearty and nourishing lamb and vegetable soup, Shurpa is a staple in Turkmen cuisine, known for its rich broth and tender ingredients. This version emphasizes the traditional preparation with lamb, root vegetables, and aromatic spices, perfect for a comforting meal.

Turkmenistan·Medium·1 hour 55 minutes

Turkmen Chigit Bash

Chigit Bash is a hearty and flavorful stew originating from Turkmenistan, often prepared during cooler months. It features tender chunks of lamb or beef simmered with chickpeas, onions, and a blend of aromatic spices, creating a deeply satisfying and culturally rich dish.

Turkmenistan·Easy·2 hours 5 minutes

Turkmen Chorek

Chorek is a traditional Turkmen round flatbread, known for its soft, fluffy interior and slightly crisp crust. It's a staple in Turkmen cuisine, often baked in a tandoor and shared during meals and celebrations.

Turkmenistan·Medium·1 hour 15 minutes

Turkmen Chuchvara Soup

A hearty and flavorful soup featuring small, delicate dumplings (chuchvara) filled with seasoned meat, simmered in a rich broth. Often served with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt.

Turkmenistan·Medium·1 hour 10 minutes

Turkmen Dough Dumplings

Ichlekli are savory baked dumplings, often filled with finely chopped meat (lamb or beef) and onions, seasoned with traditional spices. They are characterized by their crescent shape and golden-brown crust, typically cooked in a tandoor or oven.

Turkmenistan·Medium·1 hour

Turkmen Dough Dumplings with Herbs and Cheese

A delightful variation of Turkmen dumplings, these 'Gopje' are characterized by a savory filling of fresh herbs and soft cheese, encased in a tender dough. They are typically boiled and served with a dollop of yogurt or sour cream, offering a lighter yet equally flavorful alternative to meat-filled dumplings.

Turkmenistan·Easy·35 minutes

Turkmen Dovga Yogurt Soup with Herbs

Dovga is a refreshing and cooling yogurt-based soup, popular in Turkmenistan, especially during warmer months. It's made with a base of tangy yogurt, enriched with a generous amount of fresh herbs like dill, parsley, and cilantro, and often includes cooked rice or barley for a heartier texture. Sometimes small meatballs or chickpeas are added, making it a complete and satisfying meal. This version focuses on the fresh herb and yogurt combination.

Turkmenistan·Medium·1 hour 10 minutes

Turkmen Fish Churek

A savory bread unique to Turkmenistan, often baked with fish and herbs, providing a delicious and filling meal. It's a variation on the traditional churek, incorporating local ingredients.

Turkmenistan·Medium·1 hour 10 minutes

Turkmen Fish Plov

A flavorful and aromatic rice dish featuring tender pieces of fish, often carp or zander, cooked with carrots, onions, and a blend of traditional spices. This variation of plov highlights the country's access to rivers and the Caspian Sea.

Turkmenistan·Easy·35 minutes

Turkmen Fish Shashlik

A delightful variation of the popular shashlik, this Turkmen version features marinated fish skewers grilled to perfection. It's a lighter yet flavorful dish, often enjoyed during warmer months or as part of festive meals.

Turkmenistan·Very Easy·15 minutes

Turkmen Gopje

Gopje is a refreshing and vibrant dish, often served as a side or a light meal, particularly popular in the warmer regions of Turkmenistan. It combines thick yogurt with a generous amount of fresh herbs, finely chopped greens, and sometimes garlic, offering a cooling and flavorful experience.

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Turkmenistan·Easy·15 minutes

Turkmen Gopje Salad

Gopje is a refreshing and vibrant salad, a staple in Turkmen cuisine, particularly popular during warmer months. It features a delightful combination of finely chopped fresh vegetables, herbs, and a tangy yogurt-based dressing. This salad is known for its simplicity, health benefits, and ability to complement a wide range of main dishes.

Turkmenistan·Medium·50 minutes

Turkmen Kelyana Gozleme

A savory Turkmen flatbread filled with a mixture of finely chopped meat (often lamb or beef), onions, and herbs, then pan-fried until golden brown and slightly crispy. It's a popular street food and a comforting home-style meal.

Turkmenistan·Medium·2 hours 30 minutes

Turkmen Khechana

Khechana is a hearty and flavorful stew, often made with lamb or beef, vegetables like carrots and onions, and seasoned with traditional spices. It's a comforting dish, perfect for family gatherings.

Turkmenistan·Medium·2 hours 55 minutes

Turkmen Lamb and Apricot Stew

A rich and aromatic stew featuring tender chunks of lamb slow-cooked with dried apricots, onions, and a blend of traditional Turkmen spices. This dish offers a delightful balance of savory and sweet, showcasing the country's love for incorporating fruit into meat dishes.

Turkmenistan·Medium·1 hour

Turkmen Lentil and Rice Porridge

A hearty and nutritious porridge made from lentils and rice, often enriched with fried onions and sometimes meat, providing a comforting and filling meal.

Turkmenistan·Medium·1 hour 15 minutes

Turkmen Manty

Turkmen Manty are steamed dumplings filled with a savory mixture of minced lamb or beef, onions, and spices. They are a popular comfort food, often served with yogurt and a sprinkle of paprika or sumac.

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Turkmenistan·Easy·25 minutes

Turkmen Mushrooms with Garlic and Herbs

A simple yet aromatic dish showcasing the earthy flavors of mushrooms, sautéed with generous amounts of garlic and fresh herbs. This preparation is common in Turkmen households, often served as an appetizer or a side dish, highlighting the use of fresh, local ingredients.

Turkmenistan·Easy·35 minutes

Turkmen Mushrooms with Herbs

A flavorful and aromatic dish featuring pan-fried mushrooms cooked with a generous amount of fresh herbs and garlic, often served as a side or appetizer.

Turkmenistan·Medium·1 hour

Turkmen Rice and Lentil Patties

Mosh Gowurdak is a hearty and flavorful dish from Turkmenistan, traditionally made with rice and mung beans (mosh) cooked together and then often formed into patties and fried or pan-seared. This vegetarian staple is seasoned with local spices, offering a comforting and nutritious meal.

Turkmenistan·Medium·50 minutes

Turkmen Shashlyk with Pomegranate Glaze

A flavorful twist on the classic shashlyk, this Turkmen version features tender lamb marinated in a blend of traditional spices and then grilled to perfection. A sweet and tangy pomegranate molasses glaze is brushed on during the final stages of cooking, adding a unique depth of flavor that is both savory and slightly fruity. This dish is a celebratory favorite, often prepared for gatherings and special occasions.

Turkmenistan·Hard·3 hours 30 minutes - 4 hours 30 minutes

Turkmen Tandir Gosh

Tandir Gosh, meaning 'oven meat,' is a traditional Turkmen dish featuring tender, slow-cooked meat, often lamb or beef, seasoned with aromatic spices and cooked to perfection.

Turkmenistan·Medium·1 hour 55 minutes

Turkmen Yakshi Shorpa

A hearty and flavorful Turkmen soup, 'Yakshi Shorpa' translates to 'good soup' and is a comforting dish often made with lamb or beef, vegetables, and aromatic herbs.

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