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Zhal (жал)

Boiled horsemeat with its fat and bones, served in pieces in its fragrant broth. A simple, hearty dish reserved for winter meals and big family gatherings.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

On the side

Instructions

  1. Rinse the meat and bones in cold water.
  2. Place them in a large pot with cold water and bring gently to a boil.
  3. Carefully skim the surface during the first few minutes.
  4. Add the fat, the whole onions and the bay leaf, then cover.
  5. Simmer over very low heat for 2 hours, until the meat comes away from the bone.
  6. Season with salt and pepper, and serve the meat in pieces with the hot broth.

Variations and tips

Beef version. Replace the horsemeat with bone-in beef shank; the cooking stays the same.

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