Azerbaijan Cuisine

“International Food Festival” was held at the Ashgabat International School on May 4, Azernews reports. The Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Turkmenistan represented its country at the festival. It was reported by the diplomatic mission. Delicious food and sweets of Azerbaijani national cuisine were presented to attendees at the festival, …

When chilly winter days settle in, there’s nothing quite like cozying up with a hearty and comforting meal. If you are looking for a perfect winter dinner idea, then embrace the colder weather with Azerbaijani qutab. This cold-weather dish is incredibly warming and full of fresh ingredients. It reminds us …

A project Pearls of Karabakh Cuisine has been presented in Shusha, Azernews reports, citing Trend Life. The project is a winner of the grant competition, organized by the Agency for State Support to Non-Governmental Organizations, to mark a number of significant events including the Year of Shusha, the Day of Restoration …

Azerbaijan food is one of the oldest, richest, and most delicious cuisines in the world. “Azerbaijani cuisine” is not only the dishes, the methods of their preparation, but also a key part of material culture. Of course, the most important factor influencing the creation and development of Azerbaijan food is …

Plov-is the most favorite everyday and festive meal for any Azerbaijanis. One event in Azerbaijani’s life is possible without it, on birthdays, weddings, hospitability rituals and funerals, mandatorily, they serve different kind of plov. There are about 200 kinds of plov in the Azerbaijani cuisine. The base of all plovs …

A dish worthy of a king – or perhaps simply the main course of a wedding ceremony – shah pilaf (translated as crown pilaf) is a traditional Azerbaijani meal infused with a medley of local aromas. It goes through several stages of preparation before reaching its distinctive final shape.   First, …

Buglama is a popular Azerbaijani and Georgian dish consisting of lamb pieces that are stewed with onions, tomatoes, peppers, a variety of spices including black pepper and bay leaves, and a small amount of liquid. The name of the dish means steamed, referring to the fact that the lamb is …

From the ancient times till nowadays Azerbaijani cuisine has been considered to be one of the most unique cuisines in the world. It has a big and outstanding range of meals and drinks. History of traditional Azerbaijani cuisine goes deeply to medieval times. Don’t be surprised, but our country has …

Azerbaijani national cuisine is very diverse and has dozens of different types of dairy, meat, flour, vegetable dishes. Such a diversity was influenced by the geographical conditions and social status of people. The mountainous and subtropical climate has caused a wide distribution of mutton, poultry, river and sea (Caspian) fish, …

The Azerbaijani cuisine has long won recognition both in the East and in Europe. It was written in ancient written sources by famous historians and travelers. The history of art to create recipes in Azerbaijan goes back centuries, is based on the vast experience of hereditary chefs are still present …