Manchisa
4 servings
80 minutes
Manchiza is a traditional Uzbek dish filled with the warmth of home. This thick and aromatic soup made from lamb (or beef) surprises with its rich flavor due to the harmonious combination of onions, carrots, potatoes, and ripe tomatoes. Historically, Uzbek cuisine is famous for its meat dishes, and Manchiza is an example of cozy and hearty food perfectly suited for family meals. Spicy notes of garlic and pepper add depth to the taste, while fresh dill completes the composition with a refreshing touch. Manchiza is served hot with slices of fresh bread, allowing one to enjoy its rich flavor. This soup warms you up and provides a sense of comfort and coziness, reminding you of the traditions of hospitality and generosity in Uzbek cuisine.
1
Wash the lamb meat (can be replaced with beef), dry it, remove membranes and tendons, cut into small pieces
- Lamb: 400 g
2
Heat oil in a pot and fry the meat until golden brown.
- Vegetable oil: 2 tablespoons
3
Peel the onion, slice it into half rings, peel the carrot and dice it. Add the vegetables to the meat and sauté over medium heat for 10-15 minutes.
- Onion: 2 pieces
- Carrot: 1 piece
4
Wash the tomatoes, cut them into wedges and place them in a pot, simmer for another 10 minutes. Pour hot water over the meat and vegetables, bring to a boil.
- Tomatoes: 2 pieces
- Water: 2 l
5
Peel the potatoes, cut them into cubes, add to the boiling soup, and cook on medium heat for 15 minutes until done.
- Potato: 2 pieces
6
Peel and finely chop the garlic. 5-10 minutes before cooking is done, add salt to taste, add peppercorns and garlic. Serve the soup with dill.
- Garlic: 5 clove
- Salt: to taste
- Black peppercorns: 5 piece
- Allspice berries: 5 piece
- Chopped dill: to taste
