Very Kyrgyz cuisine

Growing up in CA is definitely has it's advantages. We are spoiled with abundance of fresh vegetables and fruits all year round as well as being able to enjoy cuisines from all over the world.

In the village, it's all real Kyrgyz food and just Kyrgyz food. No options of eating anything else. Since Danny is in a very small village, there are no restaurants so he does not have the option of 'eating out'.  The closest town is about an hour away and the few restaurants only serves Kyrgyz cuisines.

In comparison to what we are use to eating, Kyrgyz food is bland as they like to boil their meat and the only seasoning is salt. Kyrgyz are Muslims so they don't eat pork which is restricted by their religion. Their main meat product is lamb/goat and there is no vegetable in the wintertime.

"To make boiled mutton i: 1) the head, skin and innards of the killed sheep are removed; 2) the sheep is chopped into pieces along the body; 3) it is boiled in clean water; 4) blood and grease in the soup are discarded when the water boils; 5) salt is added and the cooked mutton is served. 

The boiled mutton is held in wood dishes and put on a table. People eat the mutton with their hand only or knife.  According to Kyrgyz tradition, the sheep tail is given to honored guests and the eldest man to show respect. When eating mutton, people are expected to take the piece in front of them and and not pick around for a particular piece."

http://factsanddetails.com/central-asia/Kyrgyzstan/sub8_5b/entry-4765.html#chapter-2

PC: Nat Geo