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Azu is a Tatar dish that gained popularity in Soviet times. Traditionally, azu is made from lamb or beef, with onions, potatoes and pickles added. Everything is cut into strips and stewed in tomato sauce.

Step 1

Cut the onion and carrot into 5mm cubes.

Step 2

Also cut the potatoes into 0.5-1 cm cubes.

Step 3

Cut the cucumber into small slices and the garlic into thin slices.

Step 4

Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan or cauldron. Fry onions over medium heat for about 5 minutes.

Step 5

Add carrots and pickles. Fry for another 3 minutes.

Step 6

Add potatoes. Stir.

Step 7

Add tomato paste and garlic.

Step 8

Pour in water and stir. Add bay leaf, salt and pepper to taste. Simmer the azu over low heat.

Step 9

When the potatoes are half cooked, add the stewed beef. Simmer until the vegetables are done.

Step 10

Tatar-style azu is ready.

Step 11

Serve the azu sprinkled with fresh chopped herbs.