Latest Dishes
Shivit Oshi
Shivit oshi is a traditional Uzbek dish featuring bright green noodles infused with dill, served with a tangy white sour milk sauce and a meat-vegetable ‘Vaju’ sauce.
Morkovcha
Morkovcha is a carrot salad of the Koryo-saram Korean communities created in Russia.
Koktal
Koktal is a Kazakh fish dish featuring smoked carp, traditionally cooked over charcoal and served in a cocktail bowl.
Yarma
Smooth and creamy yarma for a simple meal.
Zhent
Zhent is a sweet dessert usually prepared for special occasions in Kazakhstan.
Irimshik
Irimshik is a type of Kazakh cottage cheese that is often dried and stored for later.
Zhaya
Zhaya is a Kazakh dish made from horse meat cuts from the rump and hind legs.
Chechil
Chechil is a variety of salty string cheese in Armenia.
Kazan Kebab
Kazan kebab is a traditional Uzbek dish involving meat cooked in a pot with potatoes and various spices.
Lamb Tandoori
Lamb Tandoori is a Turkish grilled dish featuring slow-cooked lamb with vegetables, often served with bread.
Latest Beverages
Tea in Central Asia
Tea in Central Asia is a respected hospitality symbol, traditionally served in a “piala,” with regionally varied preferences in types.
Jarma
Jarma is a Kyrgyz beverage made by cooking ground and fried cereals in water and adding liquid yogurt.
Maksym
Maksym is a Kyrgyz beverage made by boiling cereals in water and letting them ferment for a short time.
Vodka
Vodka is a clear distilled spirit, primarily made from water and ethanol, with origins in Russia, Sweden, and Poland.
Kompot
Kompot is a popular European drink made by simmering fruits in sweetened water.
Kumis
Kumis is a fermented beverage made from mare milk in Mongolia and Central Asia.
Kazakh Wine
Kazakh wine refers to wine in Kazakhstan.
Chal
Chal is a Central Asian beverage made by fermenting camel milk.
Shirchoy
Shirchoy is a type of milk tea in Uzbekistan that is often featured as a part of a breakfast meal.
Chalap
Chalap is a traditional drink made from local yogurt in Central Asia.
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