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Azerbaijani cuisine is the cooking styles and dishes of the Republic of Azerbaijan.The cuisine is influenced by the country's diversity of agriculture, from abundant grasslands which historically allowed for a culture of pastoralism to develop, as well as to the unique geographical location of the country, which is situated on the crossroads of Europe and Asia with access to the Caspian Sea.
Levengi or lavangi (Azerbaijani: ləvəngi; Talysh: ləvəngin) is a national dish of Azerbaijan [1] [2] [3] and the Talysh people.Its also present in Iranian cuisine.It is a fish or chicken stuffed with walnuts, onions and various condiments and baked in the oven.
Choban salad (Çoban) — Azerbaijani salad made from tomatoes and cucumbers. Dolma / Tolma (Dolma / Տոլմա / Tolma / Долма) — Vegetable (cabbage, zucchini, grape leaf, aubergine, pepper) stuffed with minced meat and rice, mostly made in Armenia and Azerbaijan. Kupati (კუპატი) Sausage made in Western Georgia.
Soyutma (meaning long and slow-cooked meat) is a soup and Azerbaijan's national dish. Lamb, onions, tomatoes, and sour cream are the main ingredients, although it can also be made with chicken. Lamb, onions, tomatoes, and sour cream are the main ingredients, although it can also be made with chicken.
[3] [4] It is a popular dish in Azerbaijan eaten on weekend mornings during winter. Khash has to be cooked for at least 8 hours, until the broth becomes very thick. Cow's stomach and head may also be used for cooking khash. [5] Kyufta bozbash, the Azerbaijani dish, usually eaten during wintertime. It is made of ground beef or lamb formed into ...
Chigirtma (Azerbaijani: çığırtma) is an egg dish of Azerbaijani cuisine. The name chigirtma (çığırtma) means that it includes eggs. [1] Chigirtma literally means in Azerbaijani “screaming”. It is believed that the dish is called so because of the sounds the meat (or vegetable) makes while cooking in hot oil. [2]
Azerbaijani düşbərə served in broth. In Azerbaijan, the dumplings are smaller and the dough is thicker. [4] Düşbərə are typically made from dough (wheat flour, egg, water), mutton (boneless), onions, vinegar, dried mint, pepper, and salt. The dish is prepared either with water or meat broth.
Some regions of Azerbaijan make larger versions where qutab becomes as a main course. Qutab is known for its light yet flavorful nature, often served as a snack, appetizer, or light meal, accompanied by yogurt, sumac, or a dipping sauce. Its preparation requires skill to roll the dough thinly and fold it into the signature half-moon shape.