Kendyukh
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. There are various options. The finished dish can be served at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. The following ingredients are used in this recipe for preparing kandyukh.
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Step 2
2. First, thoroughly rinse the stomach under running water, then cover it with cold water. Change the water every half hour and let it soak for about 4 hours. If time permits, you can soak it for up to 10 hours.
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Step 3
3. Bring water to a boil in a saucepan, place the stomach in it for a couple of minutes. Then carefully remove and cool.
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Step 4
4. Wash, dry, and cut the meat into small pieces.
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Step 5
5. Place the fat onto a preheated pan and fry for a couple of minutes. Peel and chop the onion, then add it to the pan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
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Step 6
6. Add the meat to the fried onions and continue to cook for another 5–10 minutes. Then add the grain. Season with salt and pepper to taste and mix thoroughly.
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Step 7
7. Carefully place the resulting filling into the stomach. If preparing kandyukh at home with another grain, leave about one-third of the space free so that the porridge can expand properly.
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Step 8
8. Tie tightly with a strong thread so that all the filling stays inside.
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Step 9
9. Gently place into boiling water. Add salt, garlic, bay leaf, and other spices if desired.
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Step 10
10. After about 2-2.5 hours, carefully transfer it to a frying pan and fry on all sides until golden brown.
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Step 11
11. That's the whole secret of how to prepare kandyukh with millet and meat.