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Shalgam

A spicy Kazakh or Uzbek soup made with carrots, onions and radishes, flavoured with chilli and garlic. It is prized for its sharp taste and is often served as a starter or alongside a meat dish.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Légumes

Bouillon

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

Instructions

  1. Slice the carrots into rounds, the onions into strips and the radishes into quarters.
  2. Heat the oil in a saucepan and fry the onions for 5 minutes.
  3. Add the carrots and chopped chilli, then fry for 5 minutes, stirring.
  4. Pour in the water, season with salt and pepper, add the cumin and simmer for 20 minutes.
  5. Add the radishes and the whole garlic bulb, then cook for another 10 minutes.
  6. Remove the garlic, mash it and return it to the soup with the vinegar.
  7. Adjust the seasoning and simmer for another 5 minutes.
  8. Serve hot, topped with fresh coriander.

Variations and tips

Milder version. Remove the chilli seeds or leave the chilli out for a gentler soup suitable for children.

Cold version. Let it cool and serve as a salad with a drizzle of oil and fresh herbs.

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