Central Asian cuisine
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The cuisine of Central Asia reflects its history and cultural influences with its Turko-Mongol nomadic heritage, Silk Road connections, Persian and Russian rule and Islamic dietary laws all shaping the food eaten in the region. You will find common dishes throughout Central Asia as well as dishes unique to one or two countries.
Countries and regionsGenerally the further south you go, the more flavorful the food becomes with greater use of spices in Afghanistan and Tajikistan.
IngredientsCentral Asian cuisine relies heavily on meat and dairy products. The high level of consumption of horse meat in particular distinguishes the region from much of the rest of the world.
Beverages
Dishes
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- Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Central Asian cuisine" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
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