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Mastava
Uzbekistan
Eaten at every Uzbek household on cold days. The restorative reputation of mastava is deeply held.
Uzbek rice and vegetable soup — a hearty, restorative soup of rice, lamb, carrot and tomato, considered the Uzbek cure for everything from colds to hangovers.
Prep
20 mins
Cook
40 mins
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
435 kcal
Serves
6
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used
Ingredients
300glamb, cubed
200grice, washed
2carrots, diced
2tomatoes, diced
1onion, diced
3potatoes, diced
cuminto season
sour cream and herbsto serve
Method
1
Brown lamb in oil. Add onion and carrot. Cook 5 minutes.
2
Add tomatoes. Cook 5 minutes. Add water and potatoes. Simmer 20 minutes.
3
Add rice. Simmer 20 more minutes. Season with cumin.
4
Serve with sour cream and fresh herbs.
Chef's Tip
Mastava thickens as it sits — add water when reheating.
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