Dymlyama is the secret of joy and celebration in the Ordabaev family

Everyday difficulties are inevitable in large families, but the ability to find joy in small things and create comfort helps to make life rich and interesting. Aktoty Ordabaeva, plasterer-painter of 4 categories of the Operation of Buildings and Hydraulic Structures Shop of Kapshagayskaya HPP named after Sh.Chokin, is a beloved mother and wife. Nargiz, Symbat, Tolgaanai, Zhandos and Jasmine are the names that personify the joy and responsibility of motherhood in this family. The eldest daughter, Nargiz, at the age of 21 is already working and studying in Almaty, contributing to the general budget of the family. The youngest, Jasmine, is only 8 years old and is studying at school.

One of the key aspects of Aktota life is cooking. After all, in a family with five children, how can you please everyone in taste and make the process pleasant and easy? The answer is simple: dumlyama!

For Aktota, cooking dymlyama is not only a pleasure, but also a way to create an atmosphere of family warmth around her.

– When I cook this dish, it’s a holiday at once! Vegetables are soaked in the juice of the meat and become even more delicious. And the meat is stewed, melting in your mouth. The aroma is all over the house, – Aktoty said.

According to Aktota, this dish also brings joy to her family. Her children and husband cannot resist this flavourful treat. The process of cooking dymlyama according to Aktota’s recipe is so simple that even with her busy schedule she always has time to create magic on her plate.

– Making the dymlyama is very, very simple. Cut all the products into roughly equal pieces, put them in a cauldron, cover with a lid under the press and forget it for two hours. No stirring, laying or taste-testing – everything happens by itself. Dymlyama is cooked in its own juice, it doesn’t burn, and the result is a simple but delicious dish,” Aktoty advises.

The experience of Aktoty Ordabaeva’s family proves that preparing delicious dinners does not have to be complicated and time-consuming. Gathered round a common table, each family member has his or her own role in creating a cosy and warm atmosphere. Together they share impressions, joy and laughter, and family dinners become real moments of happiness.