The Culinary Historians of Southern California present a free lecture on Uzbek cuisine and food culture at the Central Library. I spoke with Charlie about his trip, and got a little more info on ...

No dish captures the spirit of Uzbek cuisine like plov (also known as pilaf or palov), a simple yet celebratory meal of rice, slow-cooked lamb and aromatic spices. Experiencing plov in its ...

As one of the most fertile regions in Central Asia, the Fergana Valley is a place where food and culture are intrinsically linked. Here, the culinary tradition is a treasure trove of stories from ...

EU foreign ministers are meeting on October 14 to debate the escalating conflict in the Middle East and the European Union's efforts to support Ukraine against the Russian invasion, despite ...

Reflecting its agrarian roots, Uzbek food is meat-heavy and flavourful, often featuring bay leaves, cumin, coriander, pepper, and cinnamon. Many dishes are unique to their region, and each recipe ...

So don’t let the meat-heavy menu deter you. A staple of Uzbek cuisine is plov, a rice-based dish topped with beef, garlic, carrots and raisins (Picture: Rich Booth) Best time to visit Uzbekistan ...

Uzbek cuisine is as varied as the country’s landscape and Samarkand is no exception. The national dish is plov – basically ...