Ul boov
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 Heviin boov | |
| Alternative names | Kheviin boov |
|---|---|
| Type | Biscuit |
| Course | Dessert |
| Place of origin | Mongolia |
| Main ingredients | Sheep fat, flour, salt water, sugar, butter |
Heviin boov (Mongolian: ул боов) is a traditional Mongolian biscuit assembled in layers and often served as a New Year food.[1] The number of layers in the cake represents the status of the family. The individual biscuits are stamped with a wooden block that imprints a design unique to the family, passed down through generations. It is traditionally served with aaruul in between the layers or on top.[2]
Terminology
[edit]Ul boov means "shoe soles" in English language, not to be confused with the French pastry palmier, which is also known as "shoe soles" in the cuisine of the Southern United States.[3]
History
[edit]Ul boov is prepared by Mongolians for the Mongolian lunar new year, Tsagaan Sar. Tsagaan Sar is a lavish feast, requiring preparation days in advance, as the men and women make large quantities of buuz as a whole family, along with ul boov, a pastry reserved for both dessert and presentation. During Mongolia's Communist period, the government banned Tsagaan Sar after Choibalsan's death in 1952 and tried to replace it with a holiday called "Collective Herder's Day", but the holiday was practiced again after the 1990 Democratic Revolution in Mongolia.[4]
Preparation
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See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Crump, William D. Encyclopedia of New Year's Holidays Worldwide. McFarland. p. 169.
- ^ Roufs, Kathleen Smyth (2014). Sweet Treats Around the : An Encyclopedia of Food and Culture. ABC-CLIO. p. 234.
- ^ Parron, Suzi; Groves, Donna Sue (2016). Following the Barn Quilt Trail. Ohio University Press.
- ^ D, T.G.R.P.; Roufs, K.S. (2014). Sweet Treats around the World: An Encyclopedia of Food and Culture: An Encyclopedia of Food and Culture. ABC-CLIO. p. 234. ISBN 978-1-61069-221-2. Retrieved February 9, 2019.
External links
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