Shivit Oshi (Khorezm Green Dill Noodles with Beef Stew)
Local name: Shivit oshi
In short: Bright green homemade noodles colored with fresh dill, topped with beef and vegetable stew and a garlicky yogurt sauce. A Khorezm specialty. It takes about 2 h 30 min in total and makes 5 servings.
- Prep
- 1 h
- Cook
- 1 h 30 min
- Resting
- 30 min
- Total
- 2 h 30 min
- Servings
- 5
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Calories
- 670 kcal
Shivit oshi comes from Khorezm, in western Uzbekistan, where cooks color noodle dough green with fresh dill. The wide ribbons are boiled and topped with a beef and vegetable stew, while a cool garlic yogurt sauce goes over or beside the plate. The dill is mild but unmistakable in the noodles. Make it in spring and summer when the herb is at its best.
Instructions
- Blend the dill with the water until very smooth. Strain through a fine sieve, pressing out all the green liquid. You need about 170 ml (2/3 cup).
- Mix the flour and salt, add the dill liquid and knead for 10 minutes into a firm, smooth, bright green dough. Cover and rest for 30 minutes.
- Brown the beef in the oil in a heavy pot over high heat for 8 minutes. Add the onions and cook for 5 minutes, then stir in the carrots, garlic, salt and pepper.
- Add the tomatoes, pepper, potatoes and water. Cover and simmer for 70 minutes until the beef is tender and the sauce has thickened.
- Stir the yogurt, garlic, dill and salt together and refrigerate until needed.
- Roll the dough into a thin sheet about 1.5 mm thick, dust with flour, fold loosely and cut into ribbons about 1.5 cm (1/2 in) wide. Shake them loose.
- Boil the noodles in plenty of salted water for 3 to 4 minutes. Drain and divide among plates.
- Top with the beef stew and serve with the yogurt sauce spooned over or alongside.
Tips
- The color fades with long boiling, so keep cooking to 4 minutes or less. Use very fresh, bright dill for the greenest dough.
- Lamb or chicken thighs can replace the beef. Chicken needs only about 35 minutes of simmering.
Questions and answers
What does shivit oshi taste like?
The noodles taste mildly of dill, grassy and fresh, and the beef stew is savory. The cold garlic yogurt gives a tangy contrast.
Can I make the noodles ahead?
Yes. Cut noodles can be dusted with flour and frozen in a nest for up to 1 month. Boil from frozen for 5 minutes.
Can I make shivit oshi vegetarian?
Yes. Top the noodles with a stew of mushrooms, potatoes, carrots and peppers, and keep the yogurt sauce.
How long does it take to make Shivit Oshi (Khorezm Green Dill Noodles with Beef Stew)?
About 2 h 30 min in total: 1 h of preparation and 1 h 30 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Shivit Oshi (Khorezm Green Dill Noodles with Beef Stew)?
About 670 kcal per serving, with 35 g of protein, 83 g of carbohydrates and 22 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 670 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 35 g |
| Carbohydrates | 83 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fiber | 6 g |
| Sugar | 12 g |
| Sodium | 1700 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
