Horse casings (intestines)
Cleaned sections of horse intestine — the traditional casing for kazy, shuzhuk and karta.
Horse casings (intestines) are carefully cleaned and washed sections of horse intestine, strong and moderately thick, the traditional casing for Kazakh meat products. Kazy, shuzhuk and karta are stuffed into them and then boiled, dried or smoked; the thick rectum is used for karta.
Recipes with this ingredient
Shuzhuk is a traditional boiled meat sausage popular in Turkic cuisine. Its history dates back to ancient times when nomadic peoples prepared meat for long journeys. Horse meat, infused with the aromas of garlic and salt, is gently aged for several days, then carefully stuffed into natural horse intestines, hung to dry, and boiled until ready. The result is a juicy, rich sausage with a deep meaty flavor and slightly spicy notes. Shuzhuk is great as a standalone dish or appetizer, served with greens and fresh vegetables. It symbolizes a careful attitude towards traditions and the art of meat preparation passed down through generations.
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