A FOOD TRADITION

Karabakh Cuisine

Karabakh cuisine represents the culinary traditions associated with the mountainous and lowland Karabakh region, where pastoralism, grain cultivation, orchard produce, and long-standing Azerbaijani and neighboring Caucasian foodways meet. Lamb, beef, poultry, rice, wheat, yogurt, herbs, dried fruits, and sour plums are central. Common techniques include slow braising, grilling over coals, making stuffed vegetables, and preparing pilafs with separate garnishes. Examples associated with the repertoire include Karabakh-style khingal, meat or herb qutab, and dolma, alongside regional forms of plov and meat stews. These foods and their names can overlap with broader Azerbaijani and Armenian traditions, so the category should not imply exclusive ownership.

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