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Uzbekistan

Cumin-scented rice and lamb — that's plov.

CuminCorianderBlack PepperPaprikaBarberry

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Cut from the same root

Did you know? Uzbekistan and Egypt both lean on Cumin, Coriander — the same flavors, an ocean apart.

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These are flavor guides and technique outlines. For measured ingredients and complete instructions, visit our recipe collection. Dishes and customs vary across regions and households.

Plov

MainLamb

Key ingredients

  • Lamb
  • rice
  • carrot
  • onion
  • Cumin
  • Coriander
  • Black Pepper
  • Barberry

Technique overview

  1. Brown lamb
  2. layer carrots and rice
  3. steam with cumin until fluffy.

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Lagman

MainBeef

Key ingredients

  • Hand-pulled noodle
  • beef
  • pepper
  • Cumin
  • Coriander
  • Smoked Paprika

Technique overview

  1. Stir-fry beef and peppers with cumin
  2. serve over noodles in broth.

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Samsa

AppetizerLamb

Key ingredients

  • Lamb
  • onion
  • pastry
  • Cumin
  • Black Pepper
  • Coriander

Technique overview

  1. Fill pastry with spiced lamb and onion
  2. bake until golden.

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Uzbekistan — good to know

What spices are used in Uzbekistan cooking?

Uzbekistan cooking leans on Cumin, Coriander, Black Pepper, Paprika, Barberry.

What’s an easy Uzbekistan recipe to make at home?

Try Plov — it calls for Cumin, Coriander, Black Pepper, Barberry. Brown lamb; layer carrots and rice; steam with cumin until fluffy.

What should I cook for a Uzbekistan watch party?

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