Plov, the Uzbek pilaf and unofficial national dish of Uzbekistan, comes in many versions, but it is usually rich with meat, sweet with a great deal of onion and shredded carrot, and spiced heavily with cumin. But many additions are possible, and everyone’s grandfather makes the best. Although not the traditional rice, basmati [...]
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Uzbek Plov
Posted in Central Asia, Rice, tagged dairy-free uzbek, egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, pilaf, plov on 5 October 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Uzbek Beef Soup
Posted in Central Asia, Soups, tagged corn-free, egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, soup, uzbek on 2 October 2007 | 1 Comment »
A rich and hearty soup of red meat and root vegetables should be very welcome any winter’s day on the Great Steppe. This version of Uzbek shurpa uses beef in place of the more traditional mutton. The fine dice of vegetables makes those meat morsels seem hefty on the spoon. Carmelization is [...]
Two Uzbek Salads
Posted in Central Asia, Salads, tagged egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, uzbek, vegetarian on 29 September 2007 | 4 Comments »
Most Uzbeks live in the more agriculturally fertile regions of Central Asia, and these two simple salads of available fruits, vegetables, dairy, and herbs are fine starters for an Uzbek meal. The apple salad is slightly sweet, the cucumber slightly salty, and both are palate-cleansing preparation for the dinner to come. Do [...]
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