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Qurutob (kurutob)

Qurutob is a Tajik and Uzbek dish of crumbled flatbread drenched in a sauce made from qurut, a very hard dried sheep's-milk cheese dissolved in warm water with fat. It is a dish of memory and sharing, often served at breakfast or for family gatherings.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

Instructions

  1. Crumble the stale flatbreads into a large bowl or deep dish, into pieces the size of a mouthful.
  2. Soak the qurut in lukewarm water for 20 minutes, then mash it with a fork until you have a smooth, slightly thick sauce. Warm the mixture gently without letting it boil.
  3. Fry the sliced onions in hot oil for 5 minutes until translucent and lightly golden.
  4. Pour the warm qurut mixture over the crumbled bread, then add the onions and their oil. Let it sit for 5 minutes so the bread soaks it up.
  5. Make a quick salad with the tomatoes, cucumber and chopped coriander, seasoned with salt and pepper.
  6. Divide the qurutob between deep bowls and serve the fresh salad alongside or on top.

Variations and tips

Qurutob with fresh cheese. If qurut is unavailable, mix drained white cheese with salt and a little thick yoghurt to recover the tang.

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