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Kourmanji

A dense, round bread, traditionally baked in a tandoor or on a griddle, with a golden crust contrasting with a soft crumb. It goes with most everyday meals in Kyrgyzstan.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

Nutrition facts

469 kcal per serving

Protein
17.8 g
Carbohydrates
84.8 g
of which sugars
1.9 g
Fat
4.7 g
Fiber
4.8 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast in the lukewarm water and let it foam for 5 minutes.
  2. Add the flour, salt and oil, then knead for 10 minutes until you have a smooth, elastic dough.
  3. Let it rise for 1 hour, covered, until the dough has doubled in volume.
  4. Divide into 4 balls, flatten them in the centre to form thick discs, and prick the middle with a fork.
  5. Bake in an oven at 220 °C for 20 to 25 minutes, until the top is golden.

Variations and tips

With what you can find here. A very hot cast-iron pan can stand in for the tandoor: cook each disc for 4 to 5 minutes per side.

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