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Name: Authentic Aush (Herat) Recipe
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Afghanistan
Ingredients: *For the Noodles:**; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup water (approximately, adjust as needed); 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; *For the Soup Base:**; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or ghee; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 pound ground lamb or beef (or a mix); 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth; 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat); Salt to taste; *For the Herb Mixture (Sabzi):**; 2 cups fresh cilantro, finely chopped; 1 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped; 1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional); 1/4 cup fresh dill or fenugreek leaves (optional, for authentic Herati flavor); *For the Yogurt Mixture (Optional but Traditional):**; 1 cup plain yogurt (or sour cream for a richer version); 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; *For Garnish:**; 2 tablespoons dried mint or additional fresh mint; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Aush (Herat)

Afghanistan

Herat

A regional noodle soup with unique Herati herbs and sometimes yogurt.

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