Sarburma facts for kids
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| Course | Main course |
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| Place of origin | .svg){kind=icon} Crimea |
| Serving temperature | Hot |
| Main ingredients | Lamb and dough |
Sarburma is a delicious traditional meat pie. It comes from the Crimean Tatars, a group of people living in Crimea. You might also hear it called Burma by Crimean Tatars. Another name for it is Pierekaczewnik, used by the Lipka Tatars.
The name "Sarburma" comes from the Crimean Tatar language. Sarmaq means "to wrap," and burmaq means "to curl." The Lipka Tatar name, Pierekaczewnik, comes from a Russian word meaning "to roll up."
About Sarburma
Sarburma is a very popular snack in Crimea today. You can also find it in nearby parts of Ukraine and in Turkey. In Turkey, it is known as etli kol böreği. In Poland, it is a special dish of the Lipka Tatars. It is even officially recognized in the European Union and the United Kingdom. There, it is called Pierekaczewnik and has a special status as a "Traditional Speciality Guaranteed." This means it is made in a traditional way.
What is in Sarburma?
The main ingredients for Sarburma are usually lamb and dough. These are the same ingredients used in another well-known Crimean and Turkish dish called çibereks. Sarburma is often served hot as a main meal.
