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Sorpa
Kazakhstan
The first and last offering at a beshbarmak feast. Guests receive it before and after the meal as a sign of respect.
Lamb bone broth — a clear, golden stock served at the start and end of a beshbarmak feast. The most important liquid of Kazakh cooking.
Prep
10 mins
Cook
120 mins
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
400 kcal
Serves
6
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used
Ingredients
1kglamb bones with marrow
1onion, halved
1carrot
2bay leaves
10black peppercorns
saltto taste
spring onion and dillto serve
Method
1
Cover bones with cold water. Bring to boil. Skim thoroughly.
2
Add onion, carrot, bay and peppercorns. Simmer 2 hours.
3
Strain. Season. Serve in bowls with spring onion and dill.
Chef's Tip
Skim obsessively for the first 30 minutes — a clear sorpa is a mark of a good cook.
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