World Flavors Cookbook

Kuurdak (Fried Meat and Potatoes)

Name: Kuurdak (Fried Meat and Potatoes)
Cook time: 45 min
Cuisine: Kyrgyzstan
Ingredients: 1 kg Lamb or Beef, 1 kg Potatoes, 3 Onions, 100ml Oil, Salt, Black Pepper, Cumin.

A simple and hearty nomadic comfort food made by frying large chunks of meat with onions and potatoes.

Cuisine: Kyrgyzstan

Ingredients

1 kg Lamb or Beef, 1 kg Potatoes, 3 Onions, 100ml Oil, Salt, Black Pepper, Cumin.

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a kazan and fry meat chunks until browned. 2. Add sliced onions and cook until softened. 3. Add potatoes cut into large chunks. 4. Season with salt, pepper, and cumin. 5. Add a small amount of water, cover, and simmer until potatoes are tender and meat is soft.