Horse Dishes

Pezzetti di cavallo, translated as pieces of horse meat, is a traditional dish that uses horse meat as the star ingredient. The meat is primarily seared before it is doused in a flavorful tomato-based sauce that is enriched with carrots, ... READ MORE

Zhaya is a traditional Kazakh meat delicacy made with horse meat. This specialty uses meat obtained from the animal’s hip (usually the upper muscular section covered with fat) and hind leg, which is salted, dried, and smoked. Typically, the ... READ MORE

In Malta, horse meat is regarded as a local delicacy that is occasionally found on the menus of traditional restaurants. The meat is usually prepared as a stew that is marinated and then slowly cooked in a red-wine sauce, typically alongside onion... READ MORE

Japanese basashi is an unusual dish which incorporates thin slices of raw horse meat. It belongs to the popular and broad group of sashimi dishes and is considered to be a unique Japanese delicacy. Horse meat is usually leaner than other, more tra... READ MORE

Pastissada de caval is an ancient horse meat stew that is nowadays a specialty of the Veronese cuisine. Due to the long cooking time, this dish is typically served as a second course at important occasions. It consists of horse meat, onions, carro... READ MORE

Zhal is one of an array of horse meat delicacies that are traditionally prepared in Kazakhstan. It is typically made by salting, drying, and smoking the oblong portion of fat coming from the underpart of the horse’s neck, which usua... READ MORE

Polpette di cavallo is a spin on the classic Italian meatballs, but it contains horse meat (carne di cavallo) instead of veal or beef. This meat specialty is typically prepared with a mixture of ground horse meat, eggs, breadcrumbs, parmesan, pars... READ MORE

Qarta is a horse meat dish popular in Kazakh and Kyrgyz culture. It consists of boiled and pan-fried horse rectum; specifically the last section of the digestive tract, not including the sphincter. Qarta is usually served as a side dish in a platt... READ MORE

Carne di cavallo alla brace is a traditional Sicilian dish made with grilled horse meat. The phrase "alla brace" translates to "on the coals," indicating that the meat is cooked over an open flame or hot charcoal, which imparts a smoky and rich fl... READ MORE