The Crimean Tatar cuisine is primarily the cuisine of the

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, who live on the

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. The traditional cuisine of the Crimean Tatars has similarities with that of

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peoples,

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, North Caucasians, and

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, although some national dishes and dietary habits vary between different Crimean Tatar regional subgroups; for example,

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and

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are more popular among

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and Tat dishes while meat and dairy is more prevalent in Steppe Tatar cuisine. Many Uzbek dishes were incorporated into Crimean Tatar national cuisine during exile in Central Asia since 1944, and these dishes have become prevalent in Crimea since the return. Uzbek samsa, laghman, and (

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) are sold in most Tatar roadside cafes in Crimea as national dishes. In turn, some Crimean Tatar dishes, including Chiburekki, have been adopted by peoples outside Crimea, such as in

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and the

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Traditional dishes

* (or ) is a fried turnover with a filling of ground or minced meat and onions. Made with one round piece of dough folded over the filling in a half-moon shape. A national dish of Crimean Tatars, it is also popular in Crimean Tatar diasporas in Turkey, Romania, Russia, and Uzbekistan. * , a traditional Crimean meat pie dish * , a that is grilled, not fried. * , a traditional pie with a rice-and-chicken filling baked between two layers of dough. Served as a main course, can be made with alternative fillings, such as rice and meat, meat with potatoes and onions, or even potatoes and cheese. * , small dumplings with a meat filling cooked in a broth and served as a main dish or in a soup (). * (or ), a wedding pie with layers of meat, rice, chopped eggs, raisins, and (dry white cheese). * , a meat soup with large pieces of beef and mutton, onion, carrots, and other vegetables. * , a soup made from green peas or beans, a vegetarian dish. * , a traditional dessert. * ''Dolma'', bell pepper with meat * ''Sarma'', meat wrapped in grape leaves * ''Beshbarmaq'', a dish which is especially popular among a steppe sub-ethnic group * ''Ayran'', a national drink * ''Pite'', a traditional bread * ''Tatar (qashiq) ash''

References

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Crimean diet a century ago
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Food culture in Russia and Central Asia
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International Committee for Crimea, Washington, DC. Retrieved on 16 May 2009 {{Authority control Crimean Tatar culture Ukrainian cuisine Russian cuisine *

Traditional dishes

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