Azerbaijani Cold Soup Dovga

⏳ Time

30 minutes + 2 hours

🥕 Ingredients

🍽️ Servings

Description

For dovga, also known as mountain soup, the base is usually kachyk, but you can use yogurt, matsoni, or kefir. In the classic recipe, only whipped egg yolks are added to the pot, though a whole egg can also be used without changing the flavor. The key is to add greens—any kind you can find.

Ingredients

Kefalotyri cheese - 35.3 oz
Water - 27 fl oz
Wheat Flour - 1 tablespoon
Chicken Egg - 1 piece
Cilantro - 2.5 oz
Spinach - 1.8 oz
Dill - 1.8 oz
Fresh Mint - 1.1 oz
Scallions - 1.1 oz
Boiled White Round Rice - 4.2 oz
Salt - to taste

Step by Step guide

Step 1

Prepare the necessary ingredients.

Step 2

Soak the rice in cold water for 2 hours, then drain the water before adding it to the soup.

Step 3

Chop the spinach.

Step 4

Finely chop the mint.

Step 5

Chop the dill.

Step 6

Finely chop the green onion.

Step 7

Chop the cilantro.

Step 8

In a pot, whisk together the kymyz, water, flour, and egg until smooth. Place over medium heat and, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, bring to a boil.