Why Plov deserves more attention
Plov rarely gets the international recognition it deserves. The deeply savoury from lamb fat complexity is genuine, not simple, and the technique involved in using cottonseed oil correctly takes real skill.
plov rice pilaf is considered the cornerstone of Uzbek hospitality and is cooked by men for …
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First time trying Plov — completely converted
I had never tried Plov before this visit and I wasn't sure what to expect. The subtly sweet from carrots taste hit immediately and made sense of the dish in a way descriptions never quite do. Devzira rice is an ingredient I'd not encountered used quite like this before.
The a bazaar food stall sett…
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Plov as comfort food — exactly what I needed
Some dishes exist to comfort and Plov is absolutely in that category. The deeply savoury from lamb fat quality works on something almost primal — you feel the warmth of it immediately. cumin does work that no substitute can replicate.
Uzbek cuisine sits at the crossroads of the ancient Silk Road tr…
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