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oromo

🇰🇬 A dish from Kyrgyzstan

oromo, a dish from Kyrgyzstan
Абдырашит Сатылганов · CC BY 4.0

Oromo is a traditional-steamed pie made in Central Asia, especially among the Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Uzbeks, Bashkirs and the Mongolians. The name comes from a nominalisation of the word "to roll"/"to wrap", referring to how the food is made.

What gives it away

🥘Main ingredientsdough, minced meat, onions, potato, fat
🔥Cooking methodrolled and steamed
👅Flavour & stylesavoury, hearty
🕒When it’s eatenmain meal, shared

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Frequently asked questions

Where does oromo come from?
oromo is a dish that originated in Kyrgyzstan.
What is oromo?
Oromo is a traditional-steamed pie made in Central Asia, especially among the Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Uzbeks, Bashkirs and the Mongolians. The name comes from a nominalisation of the word "to roll"/"to wrap", referring to how the food is made.