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Turkmen dograma with torn flatbread, tender lamb, raw onion, and clear broth.

Turkmen Dograma (Lamb and Torn Flatbread)

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Tender lamb and torn flatbread mixed with raw onion and moistened with clear lamb broth.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Turkmen
Calories: 640
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
 
 

Lamb Broth
  • 2 1/2 lb bone-in lamb shoulder or neck cut into large pieces
  • 1 medium yellow onion quartered
  • 1 medium carrot cut into large pieces
  • 1 medium red bell pepper quartered
  • 2 medium tomatoes quartered
  • 2 tsp kosher salt plus more to taste
  • 8 cups water or enough to cover
Dograma
  • 2 large dense unleavened flatbreads petir chorek or sturdy flatbread
  • 1 medium yellow onion sliced very thin
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper plus more to taste
  • 1/2 cup reserved lamb broth warm
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped, optional

Equipment

  • Large stockpot
  • Large platter
  • Chef's knife
  • Tongs
  • Fine-mesh skimmer

Method
 

Simmer the Lamb:
  1. Place the lamb, quartered onion, carrot, bell pepper, tomatoes, salt, and water in a stockpot. Bring to a gentle simmer and skim any foam.
  2. Cover partially and simmer for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, until the lamb is very tender and the broth is fragrant. Transfer the lamb to a tray and strain the broth, reserving at least 1/2 cup.
Shred and Assemble:
  1. When the lamb is cool enough to handle, pull it into irregular bite-size pieces and discard bones and excess connective tissue.
  2. Tear the flatbread into rough pieces and toss it with the lamb, sliced onion, black pepper, and parsley on a broad platter. Spoon over the warm broth a little at a time, turning gently until the bread is moistened but still has texture.
Serve:
  1. Rest the assembled dograma for 5 minutes so the bread absorbs the broth. Serve warm with extra broth on the side.

Nutrition

Calories: 640kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 39gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 880mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6g

Notes

  • Use sturdy flatbread that can absorb broth without dissolving.
  • Dograma is best assembled close to serving time so the bread remains pleasantly textured.