Category: Uzbek Recipes
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Bakkali
Central Asian Honey Cake Bakkali Bakkali is a traditional Uyghur cake that is soft, sweet, and full of nutty flavor. The main ingredients are honey, walnuts, eggs, sugar, and flour, and some recipes also include raisins or other dried fruits for extra sweetness. The batter is mixed and baked until it becomes a golden, slightly…
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Achichuk
Uzbek tomato salad Achichuck This typical Central Asian salad is an essential accompaniment to any Central Asian meal. Whether it plov, kebabs or dumplings Achichuk is the perfect side dish. This salad may be simple but the keys very ripe tomatoes and sweet and very crunchy onions. ⏰Prep Time: 5 min ⏲️Cooktime: / 🍽️Servings: 4…
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Fried Chuchvara
Uzbek fried dumplings Fried Chuchvara Chuchvara are small dumpling from Central Asia. They are also known as Joshpara and dushbara. Chuchvara can be fried (served with yogurt of sour cream ) or boiled which are often served in a broth. These small dumplings are a labour of love but are well worth it. ⏰Prep Time:…
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Morkovcha
Korean-Soviet carrot salad Morkovcha Morkovcha is a Korean style carrot salad born in Central Asia during the USSR. Koryo-sarams (Koreans relocated in Central Asian countries) created this dish based of ingredients they access to in order to create a replacement for Kimchi. This easy and delicious recipe is a perfect accompaniment for grilled meats, plovs,…
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Plov
Central Asian rice pilaf Plov This classic Central Asian dish is sure to be crowd pleaser. Called the king of the table in the region, it is at the heart of weddings, ceremonies and holidays as well as weekday meals. Fluffy rice, tender lamb and dried fruit create a perfect balance between sweet and salty.…
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Tandyr Non
Fluffy Central Asian bread Tandyr Non This classic Central Asian bread is a perfect accompaniment to any Central Asian meal. It comes in many shapes and forms across the region. This recipe is an adaptation from the Samarkand style Tohax Non. What makes this bread unique is the use of a bread stamp to prevent…
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