Dushbara
Teeny lamb dumplings in a minty broth
Think of it as: Like wonton soup shrunk down to fingertip size
Ten dumplings per spoon. Show-off.
What does it taste like?
Rich lamb broth brightened with mint and a splash of vinegar.
SweetSpicySourSaltyFunkSmellTextureSilky and tender
What is it?
Tiny lamb dumplings simmered in broth. The smaller the dumplings, the more skilled the cook. It's finished with dried mint, vinegar and garlic.Source: Wikipedia
How locals eat it
Eaten from a big bowl with the broth, adding vinegar and garlic to taste.
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🇦🇿Azerbaijan
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Populationabout 10.4 millionestimate (unverified)
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From Tokyoabout 7,520 kmstraight line, Tokyo to Baku
Getting there14+ hours (with connections)rough guide
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✈ Check cheap flights Best timeApril–June and September–October, when it's mild. Also try🍚 PlovDushbara (tiny dumplings in broth)Dolma More from here🏺 Piti
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Ingredients
- 300 g flour
- 1 egg
- 250 g ground lamb
- 1 onion
- 2 tsp dried mint
- 1.5 L bone broth
- A splash of vinegar
- 1 garlic clove
Can't find it? Swap lamb for ground beef.
How to make it (one way)
- Knead flour, egg and water into a dough and rest it
- Mix lamb, minced onion, salt and pepper
- Roll the dough very thin and cut into 2–3 cm squares
- Fill each with a dab of meat and pinch closed
- Simmer in broth a few minutes; serve with mint, vinegar and garlic