#42 in Kazakhstan
Zhent: Basic Information
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Zhent: Origin and Region
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Zhent: Ingredients and Preparation
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Zhent: A Deep Dive
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Popular Similar Dishes
- Boortsog
- Çäkçäk
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Zhent is a Kazakh sweet and dessert made from millet (or wheat) flour, butter, curds, sugar, and raisins. It requires no cooking; instead, the ingredients are blended together and refrigerated.
Locals usually prepare zhent for special occasions, such as birthdays, qyrkynan shygaru (the 40th day after a child’s birth), or Nauryz (or Nowruz – Persian New Year). The dessert is cut into small pieces to serve.
Continue reading for more in-depth information about this Kazakh dessert, including its advantages, disadvantages, commonly asked questions, and similar dishes.
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To complete your understanding of zhent, continue reading to discover other aspects of this Kazakh dessert in the FAQs section.
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