COPPER🇹🇯 Tajikistan
Qurutob recipe
Savor the rich flavors of Tajikistan with Qurutob!
Ingredients
- 200 g qurut (dried yogurt)
- 500 ml water
- 300 g flatbread
- 1 onion
- 2 tomatoes
- 50 ml vegetable oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 20 g cilantro
How to make Qurutob
- Soak 200 g of qurut in 500 ml of water for 30 minutes until it becomes soft and pliable.
- Chop 1 onion and 2 tomatoes into small pieces, set aside for later use.
- In a skillet, heat 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium heat for about 2 minutes.
- Add the chopped onion and tomatoes to the skillet, sautéing until golden for about 5 minutes.
- Add the soaked qurut to the mixture, stirring well to combine, then cook on medium heat for 10 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Tear 300 g of flatbread into small pieces and place them evenly in a serving dish.
- Pour the qurut mixture evenly over the pieces of flatbread, allowing them to soak.
- Garnish the dish with a handful of chopped cilantro for added flavor and color.
- Allow the dish to rest for a few minutes to meld the flavors before serving.
- Serve warm, allowing diners to enjoy the flavors as the bread soaks up the sauce.
What is Qurutob?
Qurutob is a traditional dish from Tajikistan, cooked in a pan, and takes about 60 minutes from start to finish. It is built around flatbread, qurut (dried yogurt) and cilantro. The recipe below uses 9 ingredients and is written out step by step.
How long does Qurutob take?
At 60 minutes it is quicker than 57% of the 588 dishes in Copper's atlas. Copper's atlas has 2 dishes built on flatbread. The method runs to 10 steps, the longest being 30 minutes.
Any tips for making Qurutob?
Use fresh cilantro for an aromatic finish.
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