The most popular and well known are: Uzbek cuisine is diverse and regional. There is so much to talk about and so much great food to share,” said Ravshan Khodjiev, a vlogger who specialises in ...

According to legend, plov was first invented for Alexander the Great, who ordered ... said Nilufar Nuriddinova, an Uzbek tour guide who is passionate about food history. "Rice has been a staple ...

The Culinary Historians of Southern California present a free lecture on Uzbek cuisine and food culture at the Central Library. I spoke with Charlie about his trip, and got a little more info on ...

The duo may run the only Uzbek food truck on the entire West Coast. And while their specialty samsas—savory meat and veggie hand pies with flaky crusts ($5)—make great snacks, the plov (available once ...

Plov was invented by the great Uzbek conqueror, Amir Timur, in the 14th century AD. Wait, that doesn't sound right. Plov was invented by Alexander the Great, who cooked it for his army in ...