Qurutob

This popular Tajik dish combines fatir (patyr) flatbread and qurut – dried cheese balls. The cheese is soaked in water, and the salty liquid is used to create the base of the dish, which is then topped with pieces of fatir. The dish is served on large qurutob plates and is usually topped with onions or other sliced vegetables such as cucumbers, tomatoes, and various fresh herbs. Optionally, the dish can also incorporate meat or it may be garnished with whole chili peppers. A serving of qurutob is meant to be shared, and local tradition suggests eating it with your hands.