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Appetizers & nibbles

Ashu-tuz (аш тұз)

Small bites of dried and salted mutton or horse meat, preserved for a long time thanks to the fat. A traditional snack, enjoyed with tea or offered to guests.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

On the side

Instructions

  1. Cut the meat into long thin strips about 1 cm thick, following the grain.
  2. Mix the coarse salt and fine salt in a bowl and rub the strips generously.
  3. Lay them in a dish, cover and refrigerate for 24 hours so they salt right through.
  4. Drain the meat and spread it on an airy rack in a cool, dry place, or dry it for 24 to 48 hours in an open fridge.
  5. Melt the mutton fat over low heat and let it cool slightly.
  6. Coat the pieces in the melted fat, then cut them into small bites before serving.

Variations and tips

Quick version. Dry the strips in the oven at 80 °C with the door ajar for 3 hours, instead of waiting several days.

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