Uzbeks, Turmen, Tadjiks and Kazakhs all enjoy these large, dense and chewy dumplings filled with a simple seasoned meat and onion mixture.
Tag: Turkmenistan
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Dograma
(Turkmen shredded meat and bread stew)
Dograma — the name comes from the Turkmen word meaning "to chop up" — is special occasion food and is sometimes called the national dish of Turkmenistan.
Plov
(Central Asian rice pilaf with lamb or beef)
The Uzbek version of rice pilaf, called plov (ПЛОВ), uses lamb, onions, and carrots and is considered the national dish of Uzbekistan.