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Turkmen Cuisine

A traditional Turkmen meal served on a *sachak* (tablecloth).

Turkmen cuisine is the traditional culinary style of the Turkmen people, who primarily reside in Turkmenistan. It is characterized by its use of local ingredients and traditional cooking methods, reflecting the nomadic heritage and agricultural lifestyle of the Turkmen people.

Ingredients and Dishes

Turkmen cuisine relies heavily on meat, particularly lamb, beef, and camel meat. Fish, such as sturgeon, is also popular, especially in areas near the Caspian Sea.

Plov

One of the most famous dishes is plov, a rice dish cooked with meat, onions, and carrots. It is often flavored with spices such as cumin and coriander.

Kebabs

Kebabs are another staple, with various types of meat grilled over an open flame. Sturgeon kebabs are a specialty in regions close to the Caspian Sea.

Bread

Bread, known as chorek, is a central part of the diet. It is typically baked in a tamdyr, a type of clay oven, and is often served with meals.

Soups and Stews

Soups and stews, such as shurpa, are common, made with meat, vegetables, and herbs.

Desserts

Desserts include sweet pastries and dishes made with dried fruits and nuts.

Beverages

File:Turkmen-brandy-bottle.jpg

A bottle of Turkmen brandy.

Traditional beverages include chal, a fermented camel's milk, and ayran, a yogurt-based drink. Tea is also widely consumed, often served with meals.

Cultural Significance

Turkmen girls greeting guests with traditional hospitality.

Food plays a significant role in Turkmen culture, with meals often being a communal affair. Hospitality is a key aspect, and guests are typically offered food and drink as a sign of respect and friendship.

Related Pages

References

"Turkmen Cuisine." Turkmenistan: A Historical Overview. Retrieved from [1]
"Traditional Foods of Turkmenistan." Central Asian Culinary Traditions. Retrieved from [2]

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-'''Turkmen cuisine''' is the traditional culinary style of the [[Turkmen people]], native to [[Turkmenistan]] and other regions of Central Asia. It is characterized by its simplicity, but with a predilection for strong flavors. The cuisine is largely based on meats, especially [[lamb]], and cereals, the most common being [[wheat]], [[barley]], and [[rice]].
+== Turkmen Cuisine ==
-== Overview ==
+[[File:Turkmen-meal-on-sachak.jpg|thumb|A traditional Turkmen meal served on a ''sachak'' (tablecloth).]]
-Turkmen cuisine has been influenced by the nomadic lifestyle of the Turkmen people. The harsh desert climate of Turkmenistan has shaped the way food is prepared, with many dishes being suitable for long storage and travel. The cuisine is rich in proteins and carbohydrates, providing the necessary energy for a nomadic lifestyle.
+'''Turkmen cuisine''' is the traditional culinary style of the [[Turkmen people]], who primarily reside in [[Turkmenistan]]. It is characterized by its use of local ingredients and traditional cooking methods, reflecting the nomadic heritage and agricultural lifestyle of the Turkmen people.
-== Main Dishes ==
+== Ingredients and Dishes ==
-The main dishes in Turkmen cuisine are based on meat, especially lamb. The most popular dish is ''[[plov]]'', a one-pot dish made of rice, meat, and vegetables. Another popular dish is ''[[shashlik]]'', skewered and grilled cubes of meat. ''[[Manti (dumpling)|Manti]]'' is a type of dumpling filled with ground meat and onions.
+Turkmen cuisine relies heavily on meat, particularly [[lamb]], [[beef]], and [[camel meat]]. Fish, such as [[sturgeon]], is also popular, especially in areas near the [[Caspian Sea]].
-== Breads and Pastries ==
+[[File:Sturgeon_Kebab_(2887202689).jpg|thumb|Sturgeon kebab, a popular dish in Turkmen cuisine.]]
-Bread, known as ''[[çörek]]'', is a staple in Turkmen cuisine. It is often baked in a ''[[tandoor]]'', a traditional Central Asian oven. Pastries, such as ''[[shekerbura]]'' and ''[[pahlava]]'', are also popular, especially during the [[Nowruz]] celebrations.
+=== Plov ===
+One of the most famous dishes is ''[[plov]]'', a rice dish cooked with meat, onions, and carrots. It is often flavored with spices such as cumin and coriander.
+=== Kebabs ===
+Kebabs are another staple, with various types of meat grilled over an open flame. Sturgeon kebabs are a specialty in regions close to the Caspian Sea.
+=== Bread ===
+[[File:Turkmenistan_bread.jpg|thumb|Traditional Turkmen bread.]]
+Bread, known as ''[[chorek]]'', is a central part of the diet. It is typically baked in a ''[[tamdyr]]'', a type of clay oven, and is often served with meals.
+=== Soups and Stews ===
+Soups and stews, such as ''[[shurpa]]'', are common, made with meat, vegetables, and herbs.
+=== Desserts ===
+Desserts include sweet pastries and dishes made with dried fruits and nuts.
 == Beverages ==
-Traditional Turkmen beverages include ''[[çay]]'', a type of black tea, and ''[[kefir]]'', a fermented milk drink. ''[[Arak (drink)|Arak]]'' is a distilled alcoholic beverage, similar to vodka, that is also consumed.
+[[File:Turkmen-brandy-bottle.jpg|thumb|A bottle of Turkmen brandy.]]
+Traditional beverages include ''[[chal]]'', a fermented camel's milk, and ''[[ayran]]'', a yogurt-based drink. Tea is also widely consumed, often served with meals.
+== Cultural Significance ==
+[[File:Turkmen-girls-greeting-guests.jpg|thumb|Turkmen girls greeting guests with traditional hospitality.]]
+Food plays a significant role in Turkmen culture, with meals often being a communal affair. Hospitality is a key aspect, and guests are typically offered food and drink as a sign of respect and friendship.
-== See Also ==
+== Related Pages ==
-* [[Cuisine of Central Asia]]
+* [[Turkmenistan]]
-* [[Cuisine of the Middle East]]
+* [[Central Asian cuisine]]
+* [[Nomadic peoples of Central Asia]]
 == References ==
-<references />
+* "Turkmen Cuisine." Turkmenistan: A Historical Overview. Retrieved from [https://www.turkmenistan.gov.tm/en/cuisine]
+* "Traditional Foods of Turkmenistan." Central Asian Culinary Traditions. Retrieved from [https://www.centralasiancuisine.com/turkmenistan]
+[[Category:Turkmen cuisine]]
 [[Category:Turkmenistan]]
-[[Category:Cuisine by nationality]]
-[[Category:Central Asian cuisine]]
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-{{food-stub}}