MMNW 2023 | Cuisine of Uzbekistan

There are no doubts, the main national dish of Uzbekistan — plov. We immediately answer the question: where is the best place in Uzbekistan to try pilaf? Answer: everywhere. There are 200 varieties of pilaf-you will be surprised by the difference in ingredients and technology, appearance, and of course, the uniqueness of the taste of plov in Tashkent, Samarkand, or Bukhara. Every Central Asian country considers pilaf as their own, but the “Uzbek” version is included in the list of UNESCO heritage! Plov in Uzbekistan is not only a favorite dish, it is a part of the culture, ritual, and social life. With pilaf, Uzbek people celebrate the birth of children, circumcision, and weddings, called “toi” ... .

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