Cuisine

During the tours in Kyrgyzstan, you will be able to enjoy delicious dishes, see many beautiful landscapes, and also explore that the cuisine is based on showing the traditions of the nomadic people. The cuisine is mainly based on the customs of such peoples as Turks, Persians, Arabs, Indians, Chinese, Russians, and Europeans. you have a chance to explore many places and rent a car. In this article, we want to show you all the most basic cuisines of the country, which you can learn during tours in Kyrgyzstan:

Bread
Among the Kyrgyz, bread is of great importance, and among the Kyrgyz, bread is revered. Kyrgyz people usually do not cut bread, but tear it and prefer to drink it with tea. Usually, the bread should stand side up, not upside down. In Kyrgyzstan, there is a famous bread tortilla, which looks like a round shape, and is baked in a tandoor, and there are also baursaks - small pieces of bread that are usually cooked in butter. Bread is the prosperity of the Kyrgyz people.

Beshbarmak
The Kyrgyz have a famous dish called beshbarmak, which is popular among the nomadic people who began to exist since ancient times. Before eating this food, the Kyrgyz are accustomed to wash their hands, and then say the words of blessing. Beshbarmak is usually eaten by hand. When Kyrgyz people eat beshbarmak, they usually sit at the same table and discuss different topics, talk about life or work. Beshbarmak is prepared with dough and onions and meat.

Chuchuk
Kyrgyz people like to eat delicacies and have a lot of them. We want to tell you about one of them, which is called chuchuk-a set of products that are usually prepared for the holidays. In order to prepare chuchuk, you will need to take such ingredients as kazy kabyrga (ribs), salt, ulcers, paprika, bay leaf, garlic, cumin and onion. Various meat marinades can also be used here.

Kuurdak
Kyrgyz people have a lot of delicious food and here is one of them, which is called as kuurdak, it is prepared from fried beef or lamb, with onions and potatoes. This dish has been prepared by the Kyrgyz since ancient times, when they roamed on metal. Sometimes it is prepared on stones, so the dish has its own unique taste. 

Shorpo
Shorpo is a delicious dish among the Kyrgyz-a soup of meat that is usually prepared with vegetables and herbs. This dish is most often prepared in the East. During a tour of Kyrgyzstan in a rented car, you will be asked to add red pepper to the soup to make the taste of the dish a little more unique. And so shorpo thanks to such ingredients is a very tasty and healthy dish.

Plov
Plov is a well-known dish that is prepared in different countries. This dish is prepared in Asian countries or even in other places. This dish is very important for Kyrgyz people and it is usually prepared for important events. For example, such as weddings, child births, and funerals. In addition, housewives usually prepare this dish when they are waiting for the visit of guests.

Samsa
During our tours in Kyrgyzstan, our clients will be able to rent a car, enjoy the beautiful scenery, and taste the delicious samsa dish. This is a bakery product that is prepared with onions and meat. It has different types. Usually this dish is prepared in a tandoor, and sometimes it is prepared on special stones. The meat can be used beef or chicken. 

Manty
Many Ties a lot of traditional food and manta rays are one of them, you have the opportunity to try this dish, which is preferred to eat with the family at the same table. It is provided that this dish is eaten by hand. Usually a large dish is placed in the middle of the table, and people can take as much as they want. Manty are made in most cases from meat and dough, and are also prepared in a special dish, steamed.

Lagman
In Central Asia, there is such a famous dish as lagman, which is usually prepared from lamb, vegetables and noodles. You have the opportunity to try this dish during tours in Kyrgyzstan and order it in cafes or restaurants. You can buy the dough separately and prepare this dish yourself. Usually a gravy is required, which is added to a large amount of water, so that it becomes more like a soup. And also add pepper, eggplant, beans, radishes, onions, carrots and so on.

Ashlyam - Fu
Ashlyam fu is a well-known dish that is considered the best in Karakol. Our team offers you to rent a car on tours around Kyrgyzstan to enjoy delicious traditional dishes of the Kyrgyz people. This dish is usually served in the summer in hot weather and it is cold. Ashlyam fu is prepared with such products as sauce, vegetables, starch, noodles. Also, the dish has its origin from the Dungans who have Chinese-Muslim roots.

Shashlyk
Kyrgyz people like to eat shashlyk, which is prepared mainly on fire. This delicious dish can be enjoyed in cafes or restaurants. The name of the dish itself comes from its roots in the Turkic culture. You can try this dish with vegetables, pickled food, special sauces.

Dymlyama
In Kyrgyzstan, there is such a delicious dish as dymlyama, which is remarkable for its way of cooking. It has a lazy way, where you just put all the products in a large pot without mixing. Usually put in layers of ingredients such as lamb, onions, potatoes, tomatoes, bell peppers, and so on.

Ganfan
Kyrgyzstan has a delicious dish called ganfan which is of eastern origin, and it is often compared to lagman. You will be able to explore that different foods like noodles, spices, vegetables are usually added, but with less water in the gravy. You can use noodles or rice as a side dish. Ganfan can be served as the decoration of any festive table. 

Borsch
Russian origin is the famous dish borsch, which people in Kyrgyzstan love to cook. You can find out that due to the fact that the Kyrgyz are in good relations with Russia, this dish is known in Kyrgyzstan. Some Kyrgyz families also prepare this dish. To prepare this dish, you need cabbage, potatoes, onions, meat, beets that make red soup and others. Usually you can order this dish in cafes or restaurants.

Cutlets
In Kyrgyzstan, the dish is well known as a cutlet that came to us from French cuisine. You will be able to explore that Kyrgyzstan is a multi-ethnic country with customs and traditions. And for this reason, there are many different fine cuisines in the country. The meat of such animals as beef, chicken, turkey is usually added to the cutlet and is made from the ribs of the meat. And you can also add products such as onions and potatoes.

Kurut
Kyrgyzstan has delicious dishes and snacks and one of them is kurut domestic products. You will be able to explore that this dish is made from milk and its preservatives. The snack itself looks like a white ball and is made salty, creamy, sour, sweet and even spicy. Kurut always acts as a decoration of any table. In addition, it is very useful. Locals and tourists alike love this snack.

Mampar
A well-known soup in Central Asia is mampar, which is made from onions, potatoes and boiled dough. You will be able to explore that other ingredients are also added to the dish. Mampar is very easy to make and it is satisfying, it can act as a decoration for any table.

Pelmeni
Kyrgyzstan was greatly influenced by the Slavic people, and for this reason, the Kyrgyz love pelmeni. Pelmeni are meat wrapped in dough that is cooked in salt water. You can try it during tours in Kyrgyzstan with mayonnaise, ketchup, or sour cream.