Tag: Uzbek
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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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Samsa
Central Asian meat pies Samsa Samsas are small meat filled pastries often sold in markets across Central Asia. Many variations exist, but lamb samsa remains the most popular. Samsas are different to their South Asian counterpart the samosa which is generally fried, in Central Asia it is always baked. ⏰Prep Time: 1h ⏲️Cooktime: 45 min…
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