Koy-bas
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Koy-Bas or Boiled sheep's head is a popular dish in Kazakh cuisine where it is carved by the most honourable guest present and served to the other guests.The serving of various parts to different people is subject to a set of rules based on local tradition
[edit] Serving
The Serving of the Koy-Bas is a part of local etiquette,and it is taboo to serve certain parts to young boys and girls,normally a Koy-Bas is seved as follows.
Main Guest-The Brain is usually served to the Main Guest after he has finished dividing the meat as it is considered the best part,although he may not be served the Koy-Bas if his father is also present.
Young Men-Young Men are served the Ears as it is supposed to make them more attentive.
Girls-Girls are generally served the Palate as it is supposed to make them more diligent.
Brain is not served to children as it is supposed to make them weak willed.
The meat is usually accomplished with flat cakes with onion (ak nan). A rich broth (sorpa) is poured in separate bowls.
