Azerbaijani cuisine

Khingal (dough squares with fried mince)

Boiled squares of thin dough served with fried mince and onion, garlic yoghurt or qurut.

With care: in a safer version

Khingal (dough squares with fried mince) — Azerbaijani cuisine. Photograph of the dish.

Ingredients

flour
egg
water
minced lamb
onion
butter
yoghurt
qurut (dried yoghurt)
garlic
salt

How it is prepared

The dough is rolled thin, cut into squares and boiled in salted water; the mince is fried with onion and spooned over, with yoghurt alongside.

Food safety with low immunity

Minced meat and dishes made from it must always be fully cooked — including the middle.
Use only pasteurised milk, yoghurt, cream and cheese.
Unpasteurised milk and fermented drinks made from it are considered risky with low immunity.

How to prepare it during treatment

Fry the mince right through. Home-made or market qurut is often made from unpasteurised milk — during treatment use only pasteurised shop yoghurt and leave out the raw garlic.

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

Storage

Cool and refrigerate within 2 hours of cooking, and eat within 1–2 days. Divide large batches into small containers so they cool faster.

Reheating

Once, until steaming hot all the way through; in a microwave, stir halfway.

Symptoms it may suit

Low appetite. Gives a lot of energy and protein in a small portion — can help when appetite is low.
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

Autoimmune disease, Stomach and gut. Contains wheat (gluten). With coeliac disease and some autoimmune conditions, discuss it with your team.
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.
Stomach and gut. Contains dairy. With lactose intolerance or bowel problems, discuss suitability 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.

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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