Cuisine of Uzbekistan

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Uzbek cuisine is influenced by the general agriculture as in most nations. There is a good deal of grain agriculture in the nation so breads and noodles are of importance. In discussing the cuisine of Afghanistan The Village Voice mentions the "noodle-rich cuisine of Uzbekistan."[1] In meats mutton is popular and is a part of various dishes served in the country.

Important or national dishes include soups like Shurpa and Naryn; main dishes like Manty, Chuchvara, Plov, and Samsa; and finally Lagman[2] which can be a soup or main dish.

Although not food, beverages arguably deserve mention. The most popular beverage in the nation might be tea and teahouses are of some importance. Alcohol might be less popular than in the West, but wine is comparatively popular for a majority Muslim nation as Uzbekistan is largely secular. The wines of the nation include Gulyakandoz, Shirin, Liquor Kaberne, and Aleatiko. Samarkand is perhaps the city best known for having a winery.[3]