Azerbaijani cuisine

Khash (slow-boiled trotter broth)

A rich broth of beef trotters and tripe boiled overnight, usually eaten in the morning with garlic, vinegar and dried bread.

With care: in a safer version

Khash (slow-boiled trotter broth) — Azerbaijani cuisine. Photograph of the dish.

Ingredients

beef trotters
tripe
water
salt
garlic
vinegar
dried lavash
radish

How it is prepared

The trotters and tripe are cleaned and soaked for a long time, then simmered for 6–8 hours; salt, crushed garlic and vinegar are added at the table.

Food safety with low immunity

Cook meat right through: steaming hot inside, with no pink parts or pink juices.

How to prepare it during treatment

Buy offal only from a trusted source and clean it carefully at home; serve it piping hot. During neutropenia skip the raw garlic and raw radish and avoid khash from cafés. It is very fatty and can be heavy on the stomach.

Your diet during treatment is agreed with your doctor. Sample 7-day menu for the treatment period →

Storage

Cool quickly (within 2 hours), refrigerate in shallow containers and eat within 1–2 days; with low counts many teams advise 24 hours. You can freeze portions.

Reheating

Reheat only once — bring to the boil, stirring. It should be steaming hot, not just warm.

Symptoms it may suit

Weight loss. Energy-dense and easy to enrich (oil, cheese, yoghurt) — can help with weight loss.

These are general observations: what suits you can change from day to day.

Treatment phases

Before treatmentmay suit
During a coursemay suit
Low counts (neutropenia)Only in the safer version and if your team agreesmay suit
Between coursesmay suit
After treatmentmay suit

Phase notes are general. During low counts, follow only your care team’s food rules.

If you have other conditions

Heart disease, Obesity, Liver disease, Stomach and gut. Can be fatty. With heart, liver or digestive disease, or excess weight, discuss fat content and portions with your team.
High blood pressure, Heart disease, Kidney disease. Often salty (stock, salty cheese, sausage, pickles). With high blood pressure, heart or kidney disease, discuss salt limits with your team.
Arthritis, Kidney disease. Red meat, offal or seafood can be rich in purines. With gout and some kidney conditions, discuss it with your team.
Kidney disease, Liver disease. Rich in protein. With kidney or liver disease, protein amounts are set individually — discuss with your team.

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Nutrition figures from a reliable source have not been added for this dish yet.

More from this cuisine

Azerbaijan: food database → · Country page →

Sources

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Safer Food Choices for People With Weakened Immune Systems
FoodSafety.gov (U.S. HHS). Cook to a Safe Minimum Internal Temperature
USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service. Leftovers and Food Safety
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Food Safety for Older Adults and People with Cancer, Diabetes, HIV/AIDS, Organ Transplants, and Autoimmune Diseases
Food Standards Agency (UK). Chilling
World Health Organization (WHO). Five keys to safer food manual
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Food Safety During Cancer Treatment
National Cancer Institute (NCI). Eating Hints: Before, during, and after Cancer Treatment
BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care, 2019. Neutropenic diets to prevent cancer infections: updated systematic review and meta-analysis
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). FoodData Central — Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS)

Medical disclaimerThis information is for educational purposes only and does not replace medical advice.

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