Beshparmak (Бесбармақ)

Beshbarmak is the national dish of Kazakhstan that holds the most significant cultural value in the Kazakh cuisine. It translates directly to "Five Fingers", as nomads used to eat this dish with their hands. The dish is usually uses lamb, beef or horse meat. The finely chopped meat is put together with previously boiled noodle called Zhayma (жайма) and served in a big round platter. Shorpo - a mutton broth-  is typically served as a starter before Bershbarmak.

The serving of Beshbarmak is very specific. Different sections of the meat are given to guests according to their age and social rank. For instance, the head of the lamb is always served to the most respected person in the room while the ears are given to the youngest ones.