Shashlik as comfort food — exactly what I needed

Some dishes exist to comfort and Shashlik is absolutely in that category. The subtly sweet from carrots quality works on something almost primal — you feel the warmth of it immediately. lamb tail fat kurdyuk does work that no substitute can replicate.

Uzbek cuisine sits at the crossroads of the ancient Silk Road trade routes. There's something about the a bazaar food stall context that reinforces the comfort effect. ayran alongside is the traditional way and it makes complete sense. I come back to this dish when I need something dependable and restorative.