Meals in uzbekistan

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5. Shurpa

Shurpa is an Uzbek lamb soup that you’ll find in almost every eatery in the country. In addition to chunks of lamb, you can expect thick slices of vegetables, such as carrots, potatoes, or onions. Spices such as fresh dill and parsley are also used to add flavor to the soup.

Shurpa is a great starter to any meal, especially if you’re visiting Uzbekistan during the colder months and need to warm up after a day of exploring the country’s beautiful Islamic architecture.
6. Dimlama
Dimlama is a robust one-pot stew typically associated with harvest time in Uzbekistan. It’s full of meat (lamb or beef), potatoes, onions, carrots, cabbage, peppers, and garlic. To prepare dimlama, all of the ingredients are layered in a deep pan, covered, and simmered for several hours.
If you’re in Uzbekistan in the spring or fall, you’ll certainly encounter dimlama as a seasonal special.
7. Manti

Another extremely popular food in Uzbekistan, manti (or “mantu”), is large steamed dumplings filled with ground lamb or beef. Extra fat is often added to the dumplings to enhance the flavor.

They are served with yogurt for dipping, and in Uzbekistan, they are traditionally eaten without utensils so don’t be afraid to dive right in with your hands.

You’ll occasionally encounter manti filled with other great ingredients like potatoes, turnips, or pumpkin, but if the filling is not specified on the menu you can expect meat.

8. Chuchvara
Chuchvara are simply smaller versions of Manti, and these delicious little dumplings can be served steamed (like manti), fried, or in a soup. Of the three, we really fell in love with the soup which is quite similar to Chinese wonton soup. It’s especially good when served with a healthy sprinkling of fresh dill on top and is a great starter to any meal in Uzbekistan!
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