National food of uzbekistan

Tukhum barak are filled with a mixture of eggs and milk that tastes a bit like cottage cheese. Sometimes a bit of fried onion is added as well. They are then steamed and served with yogurt for dipping. You may also find a delicious pumpkin variety. We much preferred it to the cheese variety but it was not as common.

Bread is incredibly important in Uzbekistan. You’ll encounter people selling homemade bread in every market and on many street corners. And Uzbek bread is almost always made in a ring with the center not quite punched out, kind of like an oversized bagel.

Suzma is a plain yogurt for dipping your bread. Sometimes you’ll find it has salt added or comes with onions, dill and/or parsley mixed in with it. Suzma is so ubiquitous in Uzbekistan that it often is not even listed on the menu. Simply ask for it along with your bread.

Much like other Arabic countries such as Turkey and Egypt, tea is more than just another beverage in Uzbekistan. Tea represents friendship and hospitality. You’ll likely be offered tea at your guesthouse upon your arrival. And perhaps you’ll be offered it every time you enter or leave your guesthouse.

Toasted apricot seeds are perfect to snack on while drinking a beer. And if you think beer would be uncommon in Uzbekistan due to its predominantly Muslim population you would be wrong. Alcohol is widely available in Uzbekistan and there are actually a number of locally produced wines and beers that you should try while you’re in the country, to go with your toasted apricot seeds of course.

The amount and diversity of desserts in Uzbekistan is pretty mind-blowing. Sugared almonds and peanuts, baklava, various types of fried dough covered in sugar or honey, chunks of rock sugar, dried apricots and figs, we could write an entire post dedicated to Uzbek sweets.