POPULAR CUISINE

Plov: A rice dish cooked with lamb, carrots, and onions, often infused with spices and served during large gatherings. 

Samsa: A pastry filled with meat, onions, and sometimes potatoes or pumpkin. 

Shashlik: Skewered and grilled meat, typically served with raw onions. 

Beshbarmak: A national dish of boiled meat (usually lamb or beef) served over flat noodles, garnished with onions. 

Kurt: Dried cheese balls, often eaten as a snack. 

Kazy: A traditional sausage made from horse meat, a delicacy in Kazakh culture. 

Lagman: Hand-pulled noodles in a thick, spiced broth with meat and vegetables. 

Borsok: Fried dough squares that are typically served with tea or alongside meals. 

Shorpo: A lamb or beef soup with potatoes and carrots.

Ichlekli: A traditional meat pie made with beef or lamb and baked until golden. 

Dograma: A dish of flatbread mixed with boiled meat, onions, and broth, reflecting the Turkmen tradition of communal eating. 

Pilaf (similar to Uzbek Plov): Prepared with rice, meat, and vegetables. 

Qurutob: A dish made with layers of flatbread soaked in a yogurt sauce and topped with tomatoes, onions, and sometimes fried meat. 

Oshi Palov: Tajik-style plov, similar to Uzbek plov but often garnished with chickpeas or raisins. 

Sambusa: Similar to samsa, baked or fried pastries filled with meat or vegetables.