Tag Archives: Azerbaijan cuisine

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 …

There are a lot of wonderful chicken dishes in Azerbaijan, for those looking for something hearty that doesn’t include red meat. Some dishes have many variations, so keep your eyes peeled for “toyuq”, which means chicken in Azerbaijani. Even very traditional dishes that are most commonly made with red meat, …

Trying authentic Azerbaijani food should be a priority on any visit to Baku. Culture Trip asked culinary experts for their must-try local dishes and where to find them in the Azerbaijani capital. After the Soviet Union dissolved, national Azerbaijani cuisine underwent a period of significant restoration. Culinary experts such as the late …

The food in Azerbaijan blends regional influences from Iran, Turkey and the Mediterranean. Dishes tend to be meat-based, especially mutton, with recipes passed down generations to give distinct flavours. If you’re visiting Azerbaijan, sample some of these traditional meals. Plov Plov, or Pilaf, is a traditional food in Azerbaijan as …

A book about Azerbaijani cuisine by Stalik Khankishiyev, “Bazar, kazan and dastarkhan”, has been named the winner of a contest in the Caroussel du Louvre gallery in Paris that involved culinary books from 65 countries and chefs from 10 countries. Speaking to the awards ceremony, Khankishiyev, a promoter of Azerbaijan’s …

Azerbaijan has a very rich and delicious cuisine. However it is not very well promoted in the world and it is very hard to find original Azerbaijani food somewhere in Europe or North America. However, if you are in Baku, don’t miss a chance to taste the country’s most delicious …