Uzbek cuisine is one of the richest food traditions in Central Asia, shaped by Silk Road trade routes, nomadic culture, Persian influences, and centuries of hospitality. Some of the foods below are true Uzbekistan snacks sold in bazaars and on the streets, while others are light comfort dishes commonly enjoyed between meals or at gatherings. …
Uzbek Cuisine & Recipes
A good stew puts the heart at ease, calms down the violence of hunger, and makes you forget about all the bad things that happened during the day and shurpa is a prime example of this. If you’re into hearty stews, you should definitely keep reading. In this post, we’ll introduce you to the traditional …
As you may or may not know, one of the food hog’s main goals is to bring you relatively unknown recipes from different cuisines and make you fall in love with them and this post is no exception. If you like pancakes and cheesecake, keep reading because, in this article, we have a real treat …
Most former Soviet countries have what I’d like to call a “strong” bread culture. What I mean by this is that people in these countries eat bread with pretty much everything and all traditional meals are always accompanied by some bread. In this post, we’ll introduce you to one delicious bread from this part of …
If you have developed a taste for Central Asian dairy products and snacks and you like preparing exotic fermented dairy drinks that won you over during your last trip, you’ll probably enjoy this post. Here, we’ll share the traditional kashk recipe (which takes about 3 hours) and show you everything you need to know about …
Central Asian cuisines are perhaps one of the world’s most underrated. The region mainly consists of landlocked countries that don’t attract a lot of people and outside of the Soviet block not a lot of people are familiar with local cuisines. If you read some of our previous posts, you know that our blog is …
If you’ve seen any of our previous articles, you probably know we’re big fans of Uzbek food and all other Central Asian cuisines and in this post, we’ll share one delicious Uzbek dish that’s very popular across Central Asia and in other former Soviet countries. Dimlama, also known as dumlama, basma, or damlyama is a …
The Uyghur Laghman recipe is perhaps the most famous Uyghur recipe equally beloved in China and Central Asia alike. Unlike many other regional dishes, such as plov, naan, kebab, etc. that are claimed by several different countries, everyone agrees that Laghman noodles are an Uyghur dish and the best Laghman can be found in places …
Uzbekistan is still a destination that remains under the radar for most travelers but some of the country’s most iconic monuments like the Ancient City of Khiva, the Registan in Samarkand, and the Kaylan Minaret of Bukhara are getting a fair dose of Internet fame. Uzbek food, on the other hand, not so much. That’s …