Kazy (horse meat sausage)

A Kazakh sausage of horse rib meat and fat in a horse gut, boiled whole, served with beshbarmak.

Kazy is a traditional Kazakh sausage of a whole piece of rib meat and fat of horse with salt, garlic and pepper, stuffed into a cleaned horse gut. It is boiled whole for about two hours, sliced into thin rounds and served with beshbarmak, as a cold appetizer and on the festive dastarkhan.

Calories, proteins, fats and carbohydrates per 100 g of product

By cooking method

Values below are per 100 g of the product in the selected preparation

Kazy (horse meat sausage), Raw: Calories 133.0 kcal, Proteins 21.4 grams, Fats 4.6 grams, Carbohydrates 0.0 grams per 100 g of product.

Calories133.0 kcal

Proteins21.4 grams

Fats4.6 grams

Carbohydrates0.0 grams

Kazy (horse meat sausage), Baked: Calories 175.0 kcal, Proteins 28.1 grams, Fats 6.1 grams, Carbohydrates 0.0 grams per 100 g of product.

Calories175.0 kcal

Proteins28.1 grams

Fats6.1 grams

Carbohydrates0.0 grams

Yield: 100 g raw → 76 g cooked

Data: USDA FoodData Central

Recipes with this ingredient

Beshbarmak KazakhKazakh cuisine | Main courses

Beshbarmak is the soul of Kazakh cuisine and a true embodiment of steppe hospitality. The name of the dish translates to 'five fingers' as it is traditionally eaten with hands. It is a hearty and aromatic dish made from boiled horse meat, lamb, and traditional noodles soaked in rich broth. Tender slices of meat are combined with soft layers of dough, while fresh herbs and onions add zest. The origins of beshbarmak date back to ancient times when nomads prepared it during large gatherings and celebrations. Today it is served at family feasts and ceremonial events, symbolizing unity and hospitality. The rich flavor of the meat broth warms the soul, while the delicate texture of the noodles and meat provides true enjoyment. Beshbarmak is not just food; it is a ritual, a tradition, and a symbol of Kazakh heritage.

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