World Flavors Cookbook

Kovurma (Fried Meat)

A traditional preservation method where lamb is fried in its own fat and stored for long periods.

Cuisine: Turkmenistan

Ingredients

• 1 kg Lamb, 300g Lamb fat, Salt, Pepper.

Instructions

1. 1. Render the fat in a large pot. 2. Cut meat into small cubes. 3. Fry meat in the fat until tender and slightly crisp. 4. Season heavily with salt. 5. Store in jars covered by the fat.