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It’s fascinating to explore the historical and cultural significance of food. A journey back to the times of the Silk Road illustrates that food played a crucial role in facilitating not just trade ...

Packed with flavor and tradition, this enormous plov brings together meat, vegetables, and spices in a cauldron big enough to feed thousands. A must-see Uzbek street food experience. Donald Trump ...

In Tashkent, Uzbekistan's capital, the streets are lined with paddle-wielding chefs called oshpaz who expertly tend to the sizzling contents of enormous cauldron-like pans. The air fills with aromas ...

Khurshida Khad (left) and Sarvar Abdurashidov (right) stand in the dining room of Piyola, their Uzbek restaurant in Mt. Lebanon. If you’ve never tried Uzbek cuisine, Sarvar Abdurashidov recommends the ...