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Uzbekistan

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

CuminCorianderBlack PepperPaprikaBarberry

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Who Uzbekistan cooks like

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

EgyptShared: Cumin, Coriander AlgeriaShared: Cumin, Coriander AustriaShared: Black Pepper, Paprika

Now cook Uzbekistan

Plov

MainLamb1h 15mServes 6

Ingredients

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

Method

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

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The Badia spices this dish calls for — add them all in one tap.

Badia Cumin Ground Spice, 2 oz
Badia Cumin Ground Spice, 2 oz$2.41
Badia Coriander Ground Spice, 1.75 oz
Badia Coriander Ground Spice, 1.75 oz$2.41
Badia Black Pepper Ground Spice, 2 oz
Badia Black Pepper Ground Spice, 2 oz$2.41

Also in this recipe (not a Badia item): Barberry.

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Lagman

MainBeef45mServes 4

Ingredients

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

Method

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

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The Badia spices this dish calls for — add them all in one tap.

Badia Cumin Ground Spice, 2 oz
Badia Cumin Ground Spice, 2 oz$2.41
Badia Coriander Ground Spice, 1.75 oz
Badia Coriander Ground Spice, 1.75 oz$2.41
Badia Smoked Paprika Spice, 2 oz
Badia Smoked Paprika Spice, 2 oz$2.41

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Samsa

AppetizerLamb50mServes 8

Ingredients

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

Method

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

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The Badia spices this dish calls for — add them all in one tap.

Badia Cumin Ground Spice, 2 oz
Badia Cumin Ground Spice, 2 oz$2.41
Badia Black Pepper Ground Spice, 2 oz
Badia Black Pepper Ground Spice, 2 oz$2.41
Badia Coriander Ground Spice, 1.75 oz
Badia Coriander Ground Spice, 1.75 oz$2.41

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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?

Make Plov and Lagman — every Badia spice for both adds to your cart in one tap on this page.

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