Village Cooking Class in Samarkand

Traditional Uzbek Salad: Fresh Tomatoes and Cucumbers

Fresh tomatoes & cucumbers with onions, lemon, olive oil, dill, basil, kenza & onion greens, lightly spiced with pepper.

Sour Cream Uzbek Salad with Kenza, Onion Greens & Dill

Creamy sour cream tossed with fresh kenza, onion greens, and dill for a classic, flavorful Uzbek salad.

Samarkand-Style Uzbek Vinegar Drink

A traditional Samarkand vinegar drink, sipped slowly before Plov to awaken the appetite and enjoy authentic Uzbek flavors.

Uzbek Marinated Cabbage Salad

Crisp cabbage marinated with fresh herbs, spices, and a tangy dressing for a refreshing, authentic Uzbek starter.

Authentic Uzbek Plov: Beef or Lamb with Yellow Carrot & Chickpeas

Traditional Uzbek Plov with beef or lamb, yellow carrots, chickpeas, raisins, garlic, cumin, pepper, sesame oil, and fluffy rice.

Authentic Uzbek Dumplings: Beef, Lamb, or Vegetarian

Traditional Uzbek dumplings with beef, lamb, or vegetables, filled with garlic, onions, and herbs, are handmade in a village cooking class.

Traditional Uzbek Somsa: Meat or Vegetarian, Baked in a Tandoor

Crispy Uzbek somsa with beef, lamb, or vegetable filling, baked in a traditional tandoor for authentic village flavors.

Chak-Chak: Sweet Uzbek Honey Pastry

Crispy fried dough balls coated in golden honey, a classic Uzbek treat perfect for dessert lovers.