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Uzbekistan: The National Cuisine of Khorezm

08/02/2017 08:13

The Uzbek national cuisine varies according to local food products as well as customs and life­styles of the different ethnic groups. Every region has its own special dishes.

Many dishes in Khorezm are based on pastry. In the restaurants of Khiva, you will find dishes like Shivitoshi (dill noodles), Gumma (fried dough pockets filled either with meat or vegetables) and Plov. Ijjan. The region is famous for its fish from the Amudarya or from fishponds. Restaurants offer fresh fish, taken out of the water in the presence of the customer. The main course is usually accompanied by a big choice of salads and fruit, according to season.

Most dishes are spiced only lightly. There are several traditional vegetarian meals such as tuxum or go'kbarak (dough pockets filled with eggs or freshly sprouted clover).

Khorezmian bread is huge, round and flat, decorated with the baker's individual pattern, and baked in a loam oven. Patir, a special type of bread if flavoured with meat and onions.

In summer, you can quench your thirst by a variety of cold drinks like kompot, homemade fruit juices and ayran, a yogurt drink.