Red Lentil Soup: A Silky Soup in 35 Minutes
A silky soup of red lentils, vegetables and warm spices. Meat-free, filling and very quick.
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Lagman: Hand-Pulled Noodles with Beef and Vegetables
Hand-pulled noodles topped with vaju, a thick beef and vegetable sauce. A complete guide to making…
Mashkhurda: Thick Uzbek Mung Bean and Rice Soup
A thick, hearty soup of mung beans, rice and beef. An autumn and winter staple that…
Uzbek Manti: Juicy Steamed Lamb Dumplings
Thin dough, lamb with plenty of onion and a stacked steamer: a detailed recipe for juicy…
Mastava: Uzbek Rice Soup with Beef and Tomato
A thick soup of finely diced meat, vegetables and rice, finished with yoghurt and basil. A…
Samarkand Plov: Layered Uzbek Pilaf
A paler zirvak, thick-cut carrots and a layered presentation: how Samarkand plov differs from the Tashkent…
Shurpa: Clear Uzbek Lamb and Vegetable Soup
A clear, rich lamb soup with big chunks of vegetables and chickpeas. Exactly what you want…
Tashkent Plov: Authentic Uzbek Pilaf Made in a Kazan
Classic Tashkent plov with lamb, yellow carrots and devzira rice. The secrets of a good zirvak,…