Kyrgyzstan is a large and beautiful country that has an unforgettable culture, hospitable residents and of course delicious cuisine. The cuisine of Kyrgyzstan itself is mainly based on the customs of the nomadic people. And it was based on the customs of such peoples as the Turks, Persians, Arabs, Indians, Chinese, Russians, and Europeans. In our tours in Kyrgyzstan, we offer you to rent a car and visit many cafes and restaurants. For you, our managers have prepared the main details of the cuisine that you can explore during your tours in Kyrgyzstan with our company.
Bread
Kyrgyz people attach great importance to bread and it is always respected. Usually the nomadic people do not cut it but tear it and prefer to drink tea with their hands. The most important thing is that the bread should be side up, not upside down. Kyrgyzstan has a well-known type of bread called tortilla, which is usually baked in a tandoor, as well as bursoki, which are small pieces of bread fried in oil. Bread and flour are the head of everything.
Beshbarmak
In Kyrgyzstan,from time immemorial, there is a delicious dish beshbarmak, which came to us from the time when the Kyrgyz were a nomadic people. In Kyrgyzstan, this dish is eaten with the hands, and before eating, they wash their hands and say words of thanksgiving and blessing. The family usually sits down at the common table and talks about interesting topics. The dish itself is prepared with meat, onions and dough.
Chuchuk
Kyrgyz people have delicacies that they eat with great pleasure. And one of them is chuchuk, which is made from a set of certain products, prepared mainly for the holidays. If you want to eat chuchuk, it includes such products as kazy kabyrga (ribs), ulcers, salt, paprika, black pepper, onion, garlic, cumin and bay leaf. Various meat marinades can also be used.
Kuurdak
The Kyrgyz also have another famous dish called kuurdak, which is usually prepared from fried lamb or beef, with onions and potatoes. It was usually eaten by nomadic tribes who cooked this dish on metal. And you can also cook on the stones, so that the people have their own unique taste.
Shorpo
Kyrgyz people also have such a delicious dish as shorpo, which is usually prepared from meat, with vegetables and herbs. This soup is usually eaten in the East. On a tour of Kyrgyzstan, we offer our customers to rent a car and add red pepper to the soup, so that the taste becomes much tastier and more unique. And for this reason, the soup is so delicious and healthy.
Plov
In our tours of Kyrgyzstan, you will be able to explore that plov is a popular dish that is prepared in different countries. This dish is mainly prepared in Central Asia. This soup is of great importance, and plov is prepared for events such as weddings, births, anniversaries, and funerals. And also usually housewives prepare this dish when they are waiting for the visit of guests.
Samsa
You can rent a car on tours around Kyrgyzstan and enjoy a delicious dish like samsa which is usually made from dough, meat and onions. You can use chicken or beef meat. if desired, add other products. Samsa itself is baked in a tandoor, in an oven or in special stones.
Manty
Kyrgyzstan has a traditional food that is manty, which people usually eat at a common table with their family. This dish is usually eaten by Kyrgyz people with their hands, and it is very tasty. This dish is placed in the middle of the table, and usually guests will be able to put the desired amount in the dishes. This dish is made from dough, meat, and onions, as well as other products. It is steamed in a special dish.
Lagman
Lagman is a delicious dish that is known throughout Central Asia, and is prepared from meat, vegetables, and noodles. You have the opportunity to rent a car and try to cook this dish yourself. Noodles can be purchased separately. The gravy itself is prepared with a large amount of water where such ingredients as pepper, eggplant, beans, radishes, onions, carrots and so on are put.
Ashlyam - Fu
During the tour of Kyrgyzstan, you will be able to taste ashlyam fu, a delicious dish that is considered the best in Karakol on Issyk Kul. Our company offers you to rent a car and enjoy the most delicious traditional cuisine of the country. This dish is usually served cold and is popular in the hot months of summer. This may include foods such as starch and sauce, vegetables, and noodles. This food is of Dungan, Chinese Muslim origin.
Shashlyk
Shashlyk is a delicious dish of meat that is fried on a fire. You will be able to explore its preparation during a tour of Kyrgyzstan and try it in cafes or restaurants. The name of the dish itself comes from a dish that is rooted in the Turkic culture. Usually this dish is given with pickled food, with types and sauces, some vegetables.
Dymlyama
Dymlyama is a delicious dish that is remarkable for its preparation, and here they mix various ingredients in a large cauldron. Usually put such products as lamb, onions, potatoes, tomatoes, bell peppers and so on.
Ganfan
You have a chance to try the delicious ganfan dish, which is of oriental origin. And usually this dish is compared to lagman. Here you need to prepare a gravy that requires a large amount of vegetables, spices, noodles, but with less water. It is also usually served as a side dish like noodles or rice. This dish is served on holidays and is a decoration of any table.
Borsch
You will be able to taste a delicious dish during the tour of Kyrgyzstan as borsch, which originated from the Russians. And because Russia and Kyrgyzstan maintain excellent relations, it is very famous. Kyrgyz families also prepare this dish. You will be able to order this dish during your tours in Kyrgyzstan. There are added products such as meat, vegetables, and the red light for the soup is remarkable.
Cutlets
We offer you to try a delicious dish on a tour of Kyrgyzstan as a cutlet that came from French cuisine. Kyrgyzstan is home to many nationalities, and each has its own customs and traditions. For this reason, there are many different delicious cuisines here. The cutlet is usually made from the ribs of meat, and can also be meat such as chicken, turkey and beef. Also add potatoes, onions.
Kurut
A special snack of domestic production is kurut. This snack is similar to a white ball and is made from milk and preservatives. You will be able to explore that kuruts are salty, creamy, sour, sweet and even spicy. This snack is a table decoration. Locals and tourists like to eat it.
Mampar
Central Asia can boast of dishes and one of them is mampar, which is made from potatoes, onions and boiled meat. You can also add onions. In any case, this dish acts as a table decoration and besides, it is very nutritious.
Pelmeni
During the tour, you will find out that the Slavic people influenced Kyrgyzstan and for this reason there are many such dishes here. For example, the Kyrgyz are very fond of pelmeni. This is a cooked food and the dough is usually hidden in the meat, and then cooked in salt water. This dish is also served with mayonnaise, sour cream and ketchup.