Azerbaijani cuisine has come to the attention of gourmets at
Festival of Cultural Traditions and National Dishes held in
Uzbekistan.
Employees of embassies and diplomatic missions of various
countries in Uzbekistan and many others took part in the festival
held in Tashkent Botanical Garden under the motto "Let's Preserve
Nature", Azernews reports.
Azerbaijani stand was set up at the festival by Heydar Aliyev
Azerbaijan Cultural Center in Tashkent.
An exhibition of photographs and publications about the National
Leader Heydar Aliyev was also organized in front of the
pavilion.
The guests of the festival had a chance to learn more about
Azerbaijan through books and publications on culture, history and
economy, published by the Heydar Aliyev Foundation in Russian and
English from the series "Karabakh Truths".
Karabakh traditional costumes and national souvenirs attracted
special attention from the festival visitors.
During the festival, employees of the diplomatic missions
presented their traditional cuisines.
Following the festival, the jury determined the best dish at the
festival. Azerbaijani dolma was named the most delicious dish at
the festival.
Dolma is traditionally stuffed with ground lamb and/or beef,
rice, onions, and herbs.
Stuffed vine leaves are one of the most popular types of
dolma.
In regions, dolma is also made of the leaves of the lime tree,
quince, beech tree, sorrel, bean leaves, penny cress and other
plants. The dish is best served with cold plain yogurt, and lavash
bread.
In the artistic part of the event, Heydar Aliyev Azerbaijan
Cultural Center's ensemble performed national dances.
The funds raised at the international festival will be
transferred to boarding schools for children with disabilities in
Uzbekistan.
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