The cuisine of Afghanistan has developed under the influence of Iranian, Indian and culinary traditions of Central Asia: it is based on thick soups, various types of pilaf and shashlik, and naan flat cakes.
National cuisine of Afghanistan
Pilaf has become widespread in Afghan cuisine: they distinguish between "palau-e-shahi" (pistachios, raisins, rice, lamb, fat tail fat, cloves are added to it), "kabuli-pilav" (it is prepared with raisins, lamb, rice and carrots) and its other varieties. As a rule, cheese, yogurt, hot sauce, side dishes from legumes, cereals and vegetables are served with ready-made pilaf. If we talk about soups, then in Afghanistan they prepare “shorba” (soup with rice), “shorma” (soup with vegetables), “mushawu” (soup with yogurt and legumes).
Interested in sweets? Try halva, bichak (pie with jam and other fillings), firni (dessert in the form of milk pudding with pistachios), candied nuts, gosh-fil cookies.
Popular Afghan dishes:
- “Shish-kebab” (barbecue made of meat, bacon and vegetables);
- “Kormi-sabzi” (a dish of stewed beef, spinach and spices - served with a vegetable side dish);
- Tas-kebab (beef that is first fried in boiling oil and then boiled in wine);
- “Kurma” (a dish in the form of fried poultry meat with tomatoes and onions);
- “Burani” (a dish of tomato, eggplant and onion);
- “Oshi-zhur-route” (a dish based on yellow beans and rice).
Where to try Afghan cuisine?
Tipping in Afghan restaurants is not required, but with good service, you can round up the amount in favor of the waiter or leave him for tea a cash reward of 5% of the total bill.
It is worth noting that tourists do not pamper local restaurants with their attention, so it cannot be said that the level of service in all catering establishments is at an altitude, but in any case they are colorful, pamper guests with traditional meat dishes and very expensive alcoholic beverages (high cost for alcoholic beverages). products are explained by the fact that it is prohibited to use them in the country).
In Kabul, you can drop by the Serena restaurant, where guests can feel safe (serious measures are being taken for this), treat themselves to Afghan grilled dishes and delicious desserts, as well as have a great time enjoying live music.
Cooking courses in Afghanistan
In Kabul, you will be offered to go on a gastronomic journey to local restaurants - there, in addition to receiving pleasant gastronomic impressions, you can take an active part in the process of cooking some colorful dishes.
Arrival in Afghanistan can be prepared for the celebration of Navruz (March 21) - on this day you can taste special Afghan dishes, for the preparation of which veal and wheat are mainly used, as well as taste festive drinks such as haft meva (it is made from 7 fruits).
