Food in Uzbekistan

While there aren't many fruits and vegetables available in Uzbekistan, there are plenty of meat dishes, as well as traditional Uzbek cuisine, of which the locals are very proud. The following are some of the most common Uzbek foods:

• Plov– The main traditional dish is known as 'Plov.' This is a rice dish with lamb or beef mince, onions, carrots, and possibly other minor ingredients depending on where you eat.
• Manti – A dumpling filled with minced beef or lamb and onions. It may also be filled with pumpkin at times.
• Lagman Soup – the consistency varies by restaurant, but it is similar to a lamb stew with noodles and vegetables.
• Fried Lagman – Fried noodles covered in a tomato-based sauce. Frequently served with a fried egg on top.

Bread and noodles are Uzbek staples. Many vendors on the side of the road will most likely sell bread indented with traditional patterns. Because the food is relatively inexpensive here, eating out does not break the bank.