Ul boov (Mongolian үл боов, "sole cake"), also called, more formally, heviin boov (Mongolian хэвийн боов, "molded cake") is a traditional Mongolian pastry. It is assembled from layers of dense, unleavened, lightly sweetened wheat flour pastry. The number of layers in the cake represents the status of the family. The individual biscuits are stamped with a wooden block that imprints a design unique to the family, passed down through generations. It is traditionally served with aaruul in between the layers or on top.
Ul boov
Mongolian
Mongolian layered and patterned pastry dessert
Characteristic of:
Mongolian cuisine
Contains, including ancestors:
Wheat
Also known as:
Wikidata ID:
Q3099247
Wikipedia title:
Ul boov
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