Saj Ichi
Top 3 in Top 10 Best Foods in Azerbaijan
Even now, many Azerbaijani dishes are produced using traditional cooking methods. Cooking in copper or clay pots has traditionally given Azerbaijani cuisine a particular flavor. Azerbaijani barbeque is known as Saj Ichi. Lamb is the traditional meat of choice, as it has been for millennia in the country.
After dicing the lamb, cook it in a copper pan over hot coals with cubed potatoes, eggplant, bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes. This delectable dish goes nicely with Ayran, an Azerbaijani-Turkish drink comprised of water, yogurt, and salt that is incredibly refreshing and healthful.
Ingredients:
- Lamb
- Onion
- Saffron
- Thyme,
- Clarified butter or ghee
- Sweet peppers
- Tomato
- Herbs
- Salt and black pepper to taste
