A creamy rice and lamb soup finished with tangy yogurt, flavored with cumin and garnished with fresh mint.
Nutrition & Info
Allergen Warnings
Equipment Needed
Presentation Guide
Vessel: deep ceramic bowl
Garnishes: fresh mint, dill, yogurt swirl
Accompaniments: non (flatbread)
Instructions
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1
Brown lamb in oil. Add onions and carrots, sauté 5 min.
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2
Add tomatoes, cumin, salt, and water. Bring to a boil.
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3
Add rinsed rice, reduce heat. Simmer 25 min until rice is tender.
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4
Remove from heat. Stir in yogurt gently.
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5
Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh mint and dill.
Did You Know?
Mastoba is often called the Tajik hangover cure — its combination of rice, meat, and yogurt is believed to restore energy quickly.
Chef's Notes
Equipment Tips
- large pot
- ladle
- mixing bowl
Garnishing
fresh mint, dill, yogurt swirl
Accompaniments
non (flatbread)
The Story Behind Mastoba
Mastoba sits at the intersection of Persian and Turkic culinary traditions. The rice-based soup enriched with yogurt reflects the dairy culture of Central Asian pastoralists, while the cumin and herb seasoning echoes ancient Persian court cooking. It remains a staple comfort food in Tajik homes.
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