Unash (Turkmen Hand-Cut Bean, Chickpea & Herb Noodle Soup with Katyk Yogurt) – Authentic Turkmenistan Recipe
Ancient Turkmen noodle and pulse soup finished with tangy yogurt and aromatic green herbs.
- Country of Origin
- 🇹🇲 Turkmenistan (Central Asia, Asia)
- Dietary Profile
- vegetarian
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 25 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Hand-cut flat wheat noodles, Black-eyed peas, Chickpeas, Sizzled onion-paprika oil, Fresh cilantro
Ingredients for Unash (Turkmen Hand-Cut Bean, Chickpea & Herb Noodle Soup with Katyk Yogurt) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) hand-cut flat wheat noodles, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups black-eyed peas, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup chickpeas
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with sizzled onion-paprika oil
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Turkmenistan seasoning (fresh cilantro, dill, and mint, black pepper)
- 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Warm cooking oil in a heavy pot over medium heat; gently sweat the minced onion, garlic, and sizzled onion-paprika oil for 3–4 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in fresh cilantro, dill, and mint, black pepper and toast for 45 seconds to release the essential oils of Turkmenistan's kitchen.
- Add hand-cut flat wheat noodles and black-eyed peas, tossing to coat in the aromatic base.
- Pour in the stock, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 18–20 minutes until tender and deeply flavorful.
- Fold in chickpeas, adjust seasoning, and ladle steaming hot into deep bowls.