
Soups
Dalan (bones and fat of horse)
Dalan is a winter dish from the Mongolian steppe, made from bones and fat, from which a rich, comforting broth is drawn. Traditionally prepared with horse meat, it is eaten hot, first thing in the morning or after a long day outdoors.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Garniture
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
On the side
Instructions
- Rinse the bones in cold water, then blanch them for 5 minutes in a pan of boiling water. Discard that water.
- Put the bones back in a large pot with 2 litres of cold water and the coarse salt.
- Bring to a boil, skim carefully, then lower the heat.
- Add the fat cut into cubes, the onions and the carrots whole, and let it simmer, covered, for 2 hours 30 minutes.
- Remove the vegetables and bones, strain the broth, then return it to the heat with the diced potatoes and turnip for 20 minutes.
- Serve the broth very hot, with the potatoes, chives and a slice of bread.
Variations and tips
With what's available here. Marrow beef bones work very well instead of horse: the flavour stays rich and round.
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Original Ecomely recipe.

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