Kazy
Kazy (also known as Qazi or Kazy) is a traditional Central Asian sausage, most famously associated with Kazakh cuisine. It is a rich, fatty sausage made from horse meat, typically stuffed into a natural casing and seasoned with garlic, salt, and black pepper.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
Kazy is a high-fat, high-protein dish with very few carbohydrates, providing a dense source of calories and energy. It is notably rich in iron, zinc, and B vitamins, particularly B12, from the horse meat.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 340 kcal |
| Protein | 18 g |
| Carbs | 0 g |
| Fat | 30 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
| Sodium | 450 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.8 mcg |
| Iron | 3.5 mg |
| Zinc | 4.2 mg |
| Selenium | 18 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 5.0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 180 mg |
| Potassium | 250 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg |
Per 1 link (100 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Kazy is a centerpiece of the traditional Kazakh feast known as a 'dastarkhan' and is often served during celebrations and holidays like Nauryz. Its preparation and consumption are deeply tied to nomadic heritage and the cultural significance of the horse in Central Asian life.
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