Pishme

Pishme is a traditional Turkmen dish. It is a typical food provided with green tea during celebrations, particularly weddings and "galpak toy" — a celebration for a child's first haircut. Despite the fact that pishme is currently considered a sweet snack, it was originally made without sugar. However, it has evolved into a sweeter, more delectable nibble in recent years.

To make the dough for pishme, combine flour, dry yeast, salt, milk, and sugar (optional) in a mixing bowl. Allow approximately 10 minutes of resting time after dividing the dough into smaller rolls. Roll out the dough to a thickness of 5 mm. Cut the dough into long strips that are 4–5 cm broad. The strips are then sliced crosswise to form diamond shapes. Fry the dough in batches until golden brown, then strain. This light and refreshing snack can also be served for breakfast with homemade fruit jam and green tea.