Central Asian, Main Course Nut Free, Beef Shank

Nauryz Kozhe (Kazakhstan)

Serves 4

Ingredients

Method

1 cup Barley
2 l. Water
500 g. Meat (Beef Brisket Or Shank), Cut into Cubes
1 cup Fermented Horse Milk (Kumis) Or Buttermilk If Not Available
2 Onions, Chopped
3 Garlic Cloves, Minced
Salt to Taste

Rinse the barley thoroughly and soak it in water for 4-5 hours.

In a large pot, boil the meat until it's tender. Remove the meat and reserve the broth.

In the same pot, add the drained barley, onions, garlic, and salt. Cook until the barley is tender.

Return the meat to the pot and add the kumis or buttermilk.

Cook for another 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Serve hot.