Nauryz kozhe is the traditional Kazakh dish prepared for Nauryz celebrations.
Nauryz is Kazakhstan’s form of the spring New Year festival, and kozhe is a hearty ceremonial soup or broth. Tradition commonly associates it with seven ingredients, although recipes differ. Frequently cited ingredients include water, meat, salt, fat, flour, grains, and milk or fermented dairy.
The number seven is symbolically important in Kazakh Nauryz customs. Families and communities prepare the dish in large quantities and offer it to visitors, making it a food of hospitality as well as a seasonal celebration.
Nauryz kozhe should not be confused with the general name of the festival. “Nauryz” refers to the holiday, while “Nauryz kozhe” identifies the special dish served during it.