Food of Uzbekistan

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Rice Dishes

Plov

Uzbekistan's national rice pilaf, slow-cooked with lamb, sweet carrots and whole garlic in a giant kazan.

Uzbekistan · Nationwide

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Rice Dishes

Kovurma Palov

Kovurma palov is an Uzbek plov in which meat and onions are fried before the rice is added, giving a rich, savoury pilaf.

Uzbekistan · Nationwide

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Rice Dishes

Pilaf

Pilaf is a rice dish cooked with onion, carrot and meat, one of the defining dishes of Central Asian and wider world cooking.

Uzbekistan · Central Asia

Soups & Stews

Shurpa

Shurpa is a hearty Central Asian lamb soup with potatoes, carrots and herbs, long simmered and served in deep bowls.

Uzbekistan · Nationwide