
Qistibi (, , ) is a popular traditional dish in
Tatarstan
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,
Bashkortostan
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and
Chuvashia
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. Qistibi is roasted flatbreads with various fillings inside. The dough should be unleavened. The most popular filling is
mashed potato but it may also be
ragout or
millet
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Millets are important crops in the Semi-arid climate, ...
. The filling is placed on one half of the flat cake and is covered by the other half. Later,
clarified butter
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Typically, it is produced by melting butter and allowing the components to ...
is spread on the flat cakes.
See also
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Çiberek
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Gözleme
Gözleme is a savory Turkish cuisine, Turkish stuffed Turnover (food), turnover. The dough is usually unleavened, and made only with flour, salt and water, but gözleme can be made from yeast dough as well. It is similar to bazlama, but is lightl ...
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List of Russian dishes
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List of stuffed dishes
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Peremech
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Puran poli
References
My Home- Tatar cuisine. Recipes with a photo.
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Flatbread dishes
Bashkir cuisine
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Stuffed dishes