Unash

Unash

Unaş (oo-NAHSH)

Turkmen Bean and Noodle Soup

Prep Time 1.5 hours
📈 Difficulty Easy
👥 Servings
6
🔥 Calories 320 kcal

A thick nutritious soup combining red beans, lentils, and hand-cut noodles in a tomato-spiced broth topped with yogurt and fried onions.

Nutrition & Info

320 kcal per serving
Protein 16.0g
Carbs 46.0g
Fat 8.0g
Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ gluten ⚠ dairy

Equipment Needed

large pot rolling pin skillet

Presentation Guide

Vessel: deep ceramic bowl

Garnishes: yogurt, fresh mint, fried onions

Accompaniments: chorek flatbread

Instructions

  1. 1

    Boil soaked red beans in fresh water for forty-five minutes until nearly tender then add rinsed red lentils and cook fifteen more.

  2. 2

    Make a simple dough from flour, water, and salt then roll thin and cut into small noodle squares or strips.

  3. 3

    Fry diced onion in oil until golden then stir in tomato paste, cumin, and turmeric cooking one minute until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Add the fried onion mixture to the bean and lentil pot along with additional water as needed for a thick soup consistency.

  5. 5

    Drop the cut noodles into the simmering soup and cook for eight minutes until they are tender throughout.

  6. 6

    Serve in bowls topped with a generous dollop of yogurt and scattered fresh mint leaves.

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Did You Know?

Unash is considered a lucky food in Turkmen culture and is traditionally prepared when moving into a new home.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

  • large pot
  • rolling pin
  • skillet

Garnishing

yogurt, fresh mint, fried onions

Accompaniments

chorek flatbread

The Story Behind Unash

Unash combines the agricultural traditions of bean and lentil cultivation with the nomadic practice of making hand-cut noodles, creating a dish that bridges both worlds of Turkmen heritage. This hearty soup has been a staple of Turkmen home cooking for centuries and holds special cultural significance as a dish associated with new beginnings and good fortune.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed lunch or dinner 📜 Origins: Traditional Turkmen

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