An Edible Voyage

March 2018 A simple dish which looks very plain, but somehow every mouthful is full of flavour.  Chunks of lamb and carrot are fried with onion and garlic, and mixed with cooked rice.  Told you it was simple! But there was something really satisfying about it that meant I was happy to eat it day after day. Find it on most restaurant menus in Kyrgyzstan.  It's also often served during home stays.

March 2018 Manty are large steamed dumplings, filled with ground lamb, often served with yogurt and tomato sauce.  Find them on street stalls or at restaurants all around Bishkek. 

March 2018 Hot, snack size buns of bread or pastry dough, filled with minced lamb.  Find them at stalls on the streets of Kazakhstan or at restaurants.