Refer to the information below on many dishes that start with K, from a familiar favorite like kashk (a dried yogurt or whey) to less-recognized like loktal, a fish dish of Kazakh.
The main ingredients for these K dishes are meat (like beef, lamb, or chicken), flour, fruits, and dairy products. The common cooking methods are fermenting, stewing, grilling, or boiling. They range from soups, stews, grilled and barbecued dishes, or desserts.
Let’s explore some interesting facts about dishes beginning with “K”, such as:
- Kuurdak evolved with the introduction of potatoes in 19th-century Central Asia.
- Kashk was introduced in the 10th-century Persian poem named Shahnameh.
- At a 2009 Vietnam coconut festival, a 600 kg (1322.77 lbs) kẹo dừa was crafted.
Learn more about K-dishes in the part that follow.
List of K-Starting Dishes with Filters
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