Meals in uzbekistan

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9. Fried Chuchvara

Another popular way to eat chuchvara is fried (you might see this written on the menu as “Qovurma Chuchvara”). Fried chuchvara is a perfect dish for sharing if you’re dining as a large group as they are much easier to eat with your hands than the steamed version. In Uzbekistan, they are often served at weddings or parties.

They’ll come to your table piping hot and are typically dipped in cold yogurt or smetana (sour cream) which makes for the perfect accompaniment to the seasoned meat filling and crispy shell of the chuchvara.

10. Samsa

Samsa (also sometimes spelled “samosa”) is another popular style of dumplings in Uzbekistan. Similar to manti, they are filled with lamb or beef and an extra helping of lamb fat for flavor. They are then baked in an oven, resulting in a flaky pastry that is a staple breakfast food in Uzbekistan. In fact, a plate full of samsas and a pot of tea is a very traditional start to a morning in Uzbekistan.

You’ll occasionally encounter potatoes and onion Samsa, but generally, you can expect them to be full of the delicious but artery-clogging mix of chopped or ground meat and extra fat.

11. Achichuk

Achichuk is a simple salad made from sliced tomatoes, onions, and cucumbers. You’ll see it as an option at every Uzbek restaurant, and you’ll surely end up ordering it a time or two during your trip. It’s simple and straightforward but also fresh and delicious.

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12. Chalop

Charlop (also spelled chalap or chalob) is a cold yogurt soup made with cilantro, dill, parsley, radishes, and cucumbers. It’s a nice start to a meal as it’s light and refreshing (though a little bland) especially if you’re visiting Uzbekistan in the summer.
13. Dolmas
You’ve likely tried dolmas before as they are popular all over the world, especially in the Mediterranean and Turkish cuisine.
You may think of dolmas as simply grape leaves stuffed with ground beef and rice, but the term actually refers to a number of different stuffed dishes. In Uzbekistan, you will often get a variety of different stuffed vegetables including peppers and cabbage leaves when you order dolmas.
14. Shivit Oshi
Shivit oshi is probably the most colorful food in Uzbekistan. The bright green noodles have been infused with dill which makes them both eye-catching and flavorful. They are topped with a stew of meat, peppers, tomatoes, onions, potatoes, and carrots and served with a side of yogurt or sour cream.
Shivit oshi is traditionally served in Khiva. It’s actually on the menu of every single restaurant in Khiva’s old city, but you won’t encounter it anywhere else in Uzbekistan.


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