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What to eat in Azerbaijan

The 10 best dishes in Azerbaijan

Saffron rice, kebabs and Persian influence on the Caspian.

1

Plov

Eaten all over Azerbaijan

Saffron rice with lamb, chestnuts and dried fruit under a crisp crust.

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2

Dushbara

Eaten all over Azerbaijan

Tiny lamb dumplings in broth with vinegar and mint.

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Qutab

Eaten all over Azerbaijan

Thin flatbread folded around herbs, meat or pumpkin.

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4

Lula kebab

Eaten all over Azerbaijan

Minced lamb kebab grilled on a flat skewer.

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5

Dolma

Eaten all over Azerbaijan

Vine leaves stuffed with meat and rice.

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6

Piti

Best: Shaki

Lamb and chickpea soup cooked in a clay pot.

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7

Dovga

Eaten all over Azerbaijan

Warm yogurt soup with herbs and rice.

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Saj

Eaten all over Azerbaijan

Meat and vegetables cooked on a domed pan.

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9

Shekerbura

Best: Everywhere at Novruz

Crescent pastry filled with nuts.

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10

Pakhlava

Best: Everywhere at Novruz

Layered diamonds of pastry, walnuts and saffron soaked in syrup, baked for Novruz in the spring.

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