Adam Sam

Angel wings are ribbon-shaped pastry that is fried and enjoyed with sugar.

Ayran is a Turkish cold drink made from yogurt, water, and salt.

Bạc xỉu is a sweet Vietnamese coffee due to it contains more milk than coffee.

Baklava is a layered filo pastry dessert popular in countries that were part of the Ottoman Empire.

Bia refers to several types of Vietnamese beer, enjoyed for its rich drinking culture.

Bichak is a type of stuffed pastry made by baking or frying in several Central Asian and Middle Eastern countries.

Boortsog is a traditional fried dough dessert from Mongolia and Central Asia, often likened to doughnuts.

Butterbrot is a German slice of bread topped with butter, often adorned with simple savory or sweet toppings.

Çäkçäk is a doughnut-like, honey-drenched sweet from Russia.

Central Asian beverages, from traditional alcoholic to dairy-based and tea varieties, form a key part of the region’s cuisine.

Central Asian dishes include various hearty dishes prepared from meat, dairy products, grains, and vegetables.

Chalap is a traditional drink made from local yogurt in Central Asia.

Chebureki is a deep-fried turnover with a meat filling crafted by the Crimean Tatars people.

Chekdirme is a stew combination of Turkmenistan that traditionally uses rice, meat, and tomato broth.

Chorba is an extensive collection of rich soups or stews in many Asian, African, and European countries.

Dimlama is a hearty stew with meat and vegetables, which is famous in Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Tajikistan.

Dolmas are a family of stuffed or wrapped vegetable dishes in Ottoman cuisine.

Dried apricots are a type of dried fruit made from apricots and widely enjoyed around the world.

Fatir is a traditional flaky, layered flatbread in Central Asia often served with sweet or savory toppings.

Gowurma is a deep-fat-fried meat dish of gowurma that is enjoyed directly or for infusing flavor into soups.

​​Holvaytar is a traditional Uzbek sweet dish made from flour, known for its creamy nut flavor and often topped with nuts.

Irimshik is a type of Kazakh cottage cheese that is often dried and stored for later.

Ishlykly is a dish made by stuffing dough with mutton and vegetables in Turkmenistan and Afghanistan.

Joshpara is a filled dumpling in the Middle East, Central Asia, and South Caucasus.

Kakmach is a sun-dried meat from Turkmenistan that people often fry or bake before serving.

Kashk refers to various dairy products made from curdled milk in the Middle East, the Caucasus, and Central Asia.

Kazakh beverages are drinks made from fermented milk or tea with various additives.

Kazakh wine refers to wine in Kazakhstan.

Kazan kebab is a traditional Uzbek dish involving meat cooked in a pot with potatoes and various spices.

Kebab pizza is a Swedish delicacy made by topping a pizza with kebab meat and condiments.

Kesme is an egg noodle in Central Asia and Turkey.

Khoresh is a traditional slow-cooked stew popular in Iranian, Afghan, Tajik, and Kurdish cuisines.

Koktal is a Kazakh fish dish featuring smoked carp, traditionally cooked over charcoal and served in a cocktail bowl.

Kompot is a popular European drink made by simmering fruits in sweetened water.

Kuksu is a cold noodle of Korean popularized in Uzbekistan thanks to the Korean people.

Kumis is a fermented beverage made from mare milk in Mongolia and Central Asia.

Kuurdak is a Central Asian and Mongolian meat dish.

Kyrgyz beverages are combinations of diverse options of dairy, tea, and fermented ingredients, reflecting the country’s nomadic.

Kyrgyz dishes are hearty, meat-centric, and influenced by nomadic traditions, featuring dumplings, noodles, and fermented dairy products.

Laghman features pulled noodles served in a flavorful broth with vegetables and meat.

Maksym is a Kyrgyz beverage made by boiling cereals in water and letting them ferment for a short time.

Mashhurda is a Uzbek soup made with mung beans, vegetables, and meat.

Mastava is a traditional Uzbek soup made with rice, vegetables, and meat.

Mastoba is a soup of rice, meat, and vegetables in Tajikistan with a thick consistency and is often served in an oval bowl.

Meat pie is a type of flaky meat-filled pastry in many countries around the world.

Morkovcha is a carrot salad of the Koryo-saram Korean communities created in Russia.

Nabat is a type of saffron-infused rock candy in Iran.

Naryn is an intriguing mix of noodles and meat, all served in a hearty bowl in Central Asia.

Nauryz kozhe is a Kazakh and Kyrgyz festive soup (or drink), blending milk, horse meat, grains, and kashk.