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Uzbekistan Cooking Recipes
Russia conquered Uzbekistan in the late 19th century. Stiff resistance to the Red Army after World War I was eventually suppressed and a socialist republic set up in 1924. During the Soviet era, intensive production of "white gold" (cotton) and grain led to overuse of agrochemicals and the depletion of water supplies, which have left the land poisoned and the Aral Sea and certain rivers half dry. Independent since 1991, the country seeks to gradually lessen its dependence on agriculture while developing its mineral and petroleum reserves. Current concerns include insurgency by Islamic militants based in Tajikistan and Afghanistan, a nonconvertible currency, and the curtailment of human rights and democratization.

Uzbekistan is slightly larger than California. It is mostly a midlatitude desert with long, hot summers and mild winters.

Cooking Recipes

Lamb Stew With Chestnuts & Pomegranates - Main

Cooking Recipes Ingredients
1 lb Chestnuts roasted & shelled
2 ea Onions
1/4 c Sunflower oil
1 1/2 lb Lamb boneless 1/2"cubes
1/4 ts Turmeric ground
1/4 ts Saffron threads crushed
1/2 ts Cinnamon ground
1 c Walnuts minced fine
1/4 ts Mint crushed
1 c Pomegranate juice fresh
2 tb Tomato paste
3 tb Lemon juice freshly squeezed
1 1/2 c Chicken stock
1 ts Honey
1 ts Salt
1 ea Garlic clove minced fine
1 ts Black pepper
1/4 c Fresh mint as garnish

Cooking Recipes Directions
Heat the oil in a heavy casserole over med. heat then sauté' the onions & garlic for 10 minutes. Raise the heat to high; add the meat, turmeric, salt, pepper, and brown meat on all sides. Stir in the saffron, cinnamon, mint, walnuts, tomato paste, & chicken stock. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, & simmer for 1 1/2 hrs. Add lemon juice, pomegranate juice, and chestnuts stir well then cover and simmer for 10 more minutes. Serve over a bed of saffron rice.
NOTE: You may add other fruits such as prunes, raisins, apricots, apples, etc. to this dish. Use approx. 1/4 to 1/2 cup of extra fruit(s) as a total amount.