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The Kyrgyz Nomads - Kyrgyzstan, Central Asia 7/9

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The Kyrgyz Nomads - Kyrgyzstan, Central Asia

The Kyrgyz cannot afford to waste, so these nomads make the best of their conditions by using every edible part of what their herd offers, eating not only the meat but the intestines, bone marrow and dairy in all its forms. While this is not a diet to follow if you don’t need to, because of how restricted it is, it's an example of using natural and creative ways to diversify limited resources.


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VIDEO: Chicken Quesadillas

These quick and easy chicken quesadillas are the perfect, last-minute family dinner!

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup of tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup of chives, chopped
  • 1 tsp. of Mexican spice mix
  • 4 Tortillas
  • Cheddar
  • Salt, to taste

METHOD:

  1. Put shredded chicken breast, tomato sauce, chives, and mexican spice mix in a bowl and mix together.
  2. Lay out the tortillas. Place a slice of cheddar in the center, and cover with the chicken mix.
  3. Fold up tortillas, and heat in a frying pan until golden.
  4. Enjoy!