Download or read book The Art of Uzbek Cooking written by Lynn Visson and published by . This book was released on 2002-02 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Uzbek food shows the influence of many cultures -- grape leaves from the Middle East, Turkish quinces & lamb dishes, Persian rice pilafs, noodles from China, the flaky pastries of India & composed salads of Russia have all left their mark on Uzbek cuisine. The preparation of Uzbek specialties does not require rare ingredients, complex utensils, or long hours at the stove. This collection of 175 authentic Uzbek recipes are easy to follow & have been tested & adapted for American kitchens. They include appetizers & salads; soups; meat, poultry & fish; plovs; stuffed pastries, dumplings, pasta & pancakes; vegetables; breads; desserts; drinks; & even suggested menus.