Dovga
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The Tale of Dovga
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Dovga, a yogurt-based soup with herbs and rice, reflects Azerbaijan's Persian- and Caucasus-influenced culinary heritage, served hot in winter and chilled in summer. It's a traditional home-style dish without a documented single point of origin, deeply rooted in Azerbaijani household cooking.
Ingredients
Scale:· 5 servings
- 4 cups plain yogurt
- 1/2 cup rice
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp flour
- 4 cups water or broth
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- 1Whisk yogurt, egg, and flour together until smooth to help stabilize the yogurt during cooking.
- 2Add water and rice, and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring constantly in one direction to prevent curdling.
- 3Simmer 15-20 minutes until the rice is tender.
- 4Add the chopped spinach, dill, cilantro, and mint, and simmer another 10 minutes.
- 5Season with salt.
- 6Serve warm or chilled, as dovga is enjoyed both ways depending on the season.
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