30 MUST TRY Uzbekistan Dishes That Will Change Your Life 🇺🇿

ground meat

🥗Healthier: chicken or turkey

💰Cheaper: textured vegetable protein

Substituting with chicken reduces fat, while TVP is budget-friendly.

sesame seeds

🥗Healthier: poppy seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Poppy seeds offer a similar crunch, while sunflower seeds are often less expensive.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs maintain flavor while being more shelf-stable.

potato

🥗Healthier: sweet potato

💰Cheaper: mashed cauliflower

Sweet potatoes add nutrients, while cauliflower is lower in carbs.

The chef brings out trays of Samsa and places them deep inside the tandoor.

The Samsa are handmade and topped with sesame seeds.

They are served with chicken and potatoes, as well as lamb and onion.

The chef recommends a sauce made with vinegar, garlic, and thyme to accompany the Samsa.

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