Khuushuur

Khuushuur, one of the traditional Mongolian dishes

Mongolia has a variety of traditional dishes.
Introducing the traditional Khuushuur, which uses sheep meat and flour, which are especially popular.

When do you make it? Do you eat

Mongolians often make and eat at special occasions such as domestic trips, short trips, and the Naadam Festival, a summer festival in Mongolia.

It’s about the size of a palm, but since each person eats about five, we can make a lot and eat it together.
Speaking of fun food at the time of the event! One of them is Khuushuur.

It ’s both traditional and home-cooked.

I think there are many dishes like Khuushuur in other countries as well.

It was once said to be similar to Japanese fried dumplings.
It seems that there are differences in materials, manufacturing methods, and sizes depending on the country.

In Mongolia, the wrapping and the contents are often handmade .
It’s a traditional dish, and it’s also a home-cooked dish with slightly different recipes for each family.

Basic method of making

Wrap (kawa)

Mix the flour with a small amount of water, knead it until it is as elastic as an earlobe, and roll it.
After rolling it, wrap it in a wrap and let it rest for a while.
After that, divide it into small pieces so that the balls are about 3-4 cm in diameter.
Roll the small pieces into a circle of about 15-20 cm.

Ingredients to put inside (An)

Cut sheep meat (or beef meat) into small pieces and chop a little garlic and onions together.
If you like a smooth texture, cut the ingredients into smaller pieces.
If you want to retain the feel of the material, cut it into slightly larger pieces.
The more onions, the more sweet.
Adding a little salt will make it easier to taste.

Wrap (an) in (kawa) and fry

Place the bean paste on one side of the circular kawa and wrap it in a kawa so that it has the shape of a leaf.
The way of wrapping is also slightly different at home. When wrapping, soak a little water on the edge of the river to make it easier to wrap and prevent the contents from spilling.
After that, fry in a large amount of heated oil.

When the fire goes through and it turns golden brown, it’s done!
It’s delicious even when it’s cold, but if possible, enjoy it while it’s hot!

Khuushuur, who is also familiar with traditional medicine

Besides eating, Khuushuur can also be used to relieve fatigue in traditional Mongolian medicine.
In traditional Mongolian medicine, it is recommended to warm the palm to relieve fatigue .

Khuushuur may be used for this.
Make a khuushuur and put it on your palm while it is hot.
It is said that this will warm your palms and relieve fatigue.
It seems that the hands are warmed up and blood circulation is promoted.

Please enjoy the authentic Khuushuur in Mongolia!