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Ul Boov
Mongolia
The centrepiece of Tsagaan Sar. The design on each ul boov and the height of the stack carry symbolic meaning.
Mongolian New Year cake — decorated fried dough biscuits stacked in a pyramid, given as a gift at Tsagaan Sar. The sole purpose is architectural beauty and symbolic meaning.
Prep
30 mins
Cook
15 mins
Difficulty
Medium
Calories
525 kcal
Serves
20
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used
Ingredients
500gplain flour
2eggs
4 tbspsugar
100gbutter
100mlmilk
1 tspvanilla
oilfor frying
raisins and sweetsto decorate
Method
1
Mix flour, eggs, sugar, butter, milk and vanilla to a firm dough.
2
Roll and cut into rectangles with a decorative pattern pressed in.
3
Deep-fry until golden. Drain.
4
Stack in a pyramid on a plate. Decorate with raisins and sweets.
Chef's Tip
The size of the stack symbolises prosperity — three tiers for young families, more for elders.
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