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Nur-Sultan, Dec 20 (EFE), (Camera: Kulpash Konyrova).- In the vast steppes of Kazakhstan, the horse has historically been not only a noble companion in battle and a means of transport, but also a prized delicacy on the dinner table, a status that has continued for centuries. Horse meat is popular in the Central Asian country not only in stews, but also in the various types of sausages and cold cuts. BESHBARMAK, FINGER-LICKING GOOD The nation’s star dish, though, is beshbarmak, which in Kazakh means ‘five fingers,’ honouring the ancient tradition of eating by hand, since the use of knives and forks, food lovers say, deprives it of all its charm. The dish, often shortened to just ‘Besh' by younger, trendy Kazakhs, consists of slices of horse meat boiled with spices for at least five hours. The result is tender, juicy meat that melts in your mouth and is accompanied by thin wheat pasta, boiled in the same broth as the meat, which is full of flavour due to its long cooking process. The dish is served on a large wooden platter with typical Kazakh motifs and, most importantly and following tradition, it should be as generous as possible. "Kazakhs are the second biggest meat-eaters after… wolves," is a recurring joke across the country. The broth, shorpa, is enjoyed as a second course and with a small amount of ayran, a mixture of sheep's milk yoghurt and water, or kumis, fermented mare's milk, which gives it a slightly sour taste. Kumis, which, depending on fermentation, can have up to 4 percent in alcohol, helps digestion, with Kazakh doctors having no hesitation in recommending it to people suffering from gastrointestinal illnesses. Horse meat is high in nutrition and very lean: a 100 gram portion has only 2.5 grams of fat, almost ten times less than beef and about six times less than pork. MODERNITY IMPOSES ITS PACE The fast pace of modern life has also influenced Kazakh cuisine, shortening the preparation time for its national dish. In the capital Nur-Sultan, the restaurant chain Tez Besh, or fast beshbarmak, has reduced the cooking time by several hours. "The special feature of our beshbarmak is that we prepare it with smoked meat, which speeds up the process considerably. It's very fast and looks spectacular," Aidana Soltanbekova, a chef at one of the company's restaurants, told Efe. The popularity and demand for horsemeat in Kazakhstan is reflected in its market price, which is more expensive than beef or lamb and currently costs 3,700 tenge, about 9 dollars per kilo. And while in some countries wedding celebrations in rural areas are almost unthinkable without buying a heifer, lamb or pig for guests, in Kazakhstan it is customary to offer a horse. The consumption of horse meat is widespread in Asia and much of Europe, but not in the Americas, where countries, such as the United States, prohibit the slaughter of horses and the sale of its meat. A SECTOR WITH GREAT POTENTIAL With 2.8 million head of horses, just over half of which are for the meat industry, Kazakhstan is the world's largest horse meat producer after China, and is the only country that has developed horse breeds for human consumption. In 2019, 131,900 tonnes of horse meat were produced in the country, which was an increase of 4.3 percent over the previous year and represented 11.8 percent of all types of meat consumed by Kazakhs in that year. "In the domestic market, the demand for horse meat is 98 percent covered, or almost completely. It is a sector with export potential," Kairat Mutaev, head of the Kazakh Ministry of Agriculture's livestock department, told Efe. According to the official, 95 percent of the horse-breeding sector's income comes from the sale of its meat. EFE SHOT LIST: FOOTAGE OF HORSES, HORSE MEAT DISPLAY AT A BUTCHER SHOP, QAZAQ GOURMET RESTAURANT, TEZ BESH RESTAURANT IN NUR-SULTAN. INCLUDES VIDEO COURTESY OF AZILHAN UAHITOV, TEMIRLAN SULTANGAZIEV AND TEZ BESH. SOUND BITES QAZAQ GOURMET CHEF ARTEM KANTSEV AND TEZ BESH COOK AIDANA SOLTANBEKOV. ARTEM KANTSEV “The horse meat is one of the most lovely and popular types of meat in Kazakhstan and it is a very healthy meat due to its low cholesterol content.” AIDANA SOLTANBEKOV "The Kazakh national dish is beshbarmak and it is made from horse meat. It is not only tasty, but also healthy."
A new project begins; a great challenge that stems from Ferrari's racing DNA and innovative drive.The Prancing Horse is preparing to compete in the world of sailing under the guidance of Team Principal and acclaimed navigator, Giovanni Soldini. In addition to competing on tracks all over the world, Ferrari is now embarking on this new venture to enhance its technological know-how, in line with the Company’s continuous will to progress.This unique project will see the Maranello-based company utilise cutting-edge technologies throughout the entire cycle, from conception and engineering to realisation. The search for maximum performance at sea will generate innovations and concrete solutions for sustainability that, in line with Ferrari’s tradition, will be an important stimulus in the evolution of its sports cars.
The head of French union Young Farmers Arnaud Gaillot said blockading Paris would be a "last resort", but urged the government to avoid "paralysing the country". Standing alongside the union FNSEA, Gaillot asserts that "the ball is in the government's court" whom it urged to avoid "paralysing the country". French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal is due to make "concrete proposals" on Friday, according to the Ministry of Agriculture. SOUNDBITE
Ford Performance reveals the all-new Mustang Dark Horse R, offering the most demanding track enthusiasts a turn-key race car ready to compete in the all-new Mustang Challenge spec racing series, just for Mustang Dark Horse R and sanctioned by the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA).The Mustang Dark Horse R powered by a new, fourth-generation 5.0-liter Coyote V8 is the third Dark Horse-based racing derivative to be unveiled this summer, joining its place alongside the Mustang GT3 and Mustang GT4.With the Ford Mustang Dark Horse joining the herd as the most track-capable 5.0-liter V8 street-legal Mustang ever, Dark Horse R is a natural extension of the capabilities found in every Dark Horse.Dark Horse R is designed for track use only, but also shares several components with the road-going version. These include a Flat Rock Assembly Plant-provided body, 500+ horsepower 5.0-liter V8 engine, Tremec 3160 manual transmission, Torsen limited slip differential with 3.73 final drive ratio, aero and Brembo rear brake calipers/rotors. It’s also upgraded with a wide array of track-focused equipment.
Ferrari unveiled the latest addition to its One-Off series, the Ferrari KC23. The latest in the marque’s Special Projects programme, it was commissioned by one of the Prancing Horse’s leading collectors. The KC23 one-off is a bold and extreme vision of what the closed wheel racing of the future may look like. A superlative new take on the most successful track car in Maranello’s 76-year history, the 488 GT3 in its ‘Evo 2020’ version, it pulls off the incredible feat of exuding elegance when at a standstill and thrilling the viewer once on the move, thanks to ground-breaking aerodynamic solutions, such as motorised air intake vents and an imposing rear wing.Designed by the Ferrari Styling Centre led by Flavio Manzoni, the KC23 is based on the 488 GT3 Evo 2020 platform from which it inherits its layout, chassis and engine. The base for the project was very special indeed: the 488 GT3 has been racing since 2016 and to date, it has triumphed in the world’s most prestigious endurance races, racking up over 530 victories and winning more than 119 championships, making it the most successful racing Ferrari in history.Given the extreme nature of its engine, chassis and suspension set-up, the KC23 was designed exclusively for non-competitive track use. Its most unusual feature is its dual configuration. At a standstill, the car’s layout showcases its clean, sleek, sinuous forms, but once it hits the track its visual stance is dominated by its impressive air intakes, which open automatically, and its imposing rear wing.From the very earliest days of the project and in agreement with the client, the Ferrari Styling Centre focused on creating a radical one-off car completely free of homologation constraints and clothed in the kind of timeless lines that would make an instant classic whilst also providing a tantalising glimpse of the future of supercars. That challenging goal demanded that every single one of the 488 GT3 Evo 2020’s lines being redesigned, glass surfaces and light clusters included.
U.S. President Barack Obama attends an outdoor arrival ceremony in heavy rain, as the first sitting U.S. president to visit Laos. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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