Gazanlama

Gazanlama, a very unique meal in Turkmen cuisine and an ancient dish, is typically prepared in the desert by shepherds using saxahual, a desert bush. Because Gazanlama cannot be prepared in a contemporary kitchen, one has an opportunity to see the stunning Turkmen desert while eating this feast cuisine.

Lamb meat is marinated in salt, paprika, and garlic before being cooked over hot embers and covered with a large cauldron lid that is then buried in somewhat damp sand. The meat has a delicious, unique flavor thanks to the fragrant smoke from the saxahual coals. The aroma of meat grilled over saxahual embers is tough to describe. Gazanlama is a difficult dish to prepare, but it is well worth your effort and time.