Plov is a rice-based dish and considered Azerbaijan’s national dish. It's made according to at least 40 regional recipes. Shah plov, pictured here, is specific to the region of Ganja.

Curious about Azerbaijani food? Join us for a laid-back, step-by-step cooking session where we make Shah Pilaf, a beloved national dish known for its stunning presentation and comforting flavors.

Step into a quiet corner of Azerbaijan, where we prepare a hearty and flavorful Chicken Chigirtma over an open flame. This national dish brings warmth, comfort, and the simple joy of sharing a ...

Kufta bozbash is one more national soup. This soup is made from meatballs, potatoes and peas boiled in broth with saffron and turmeric. The meatballs in the soup are large, hearty, and made of ...

Sheki’s take on the national dish of Azerbaijan features rice cooked in even parts water and milk. Adorned with apricots and dates, it’s then topped with a thin egg omelette and lula kebab.

According to the Azerbaijan Pomegranate Producers and Exporters Association, 187,000 tons of pomegranates were produced in Azerbaijan in 2022, with 15% being exported abroad.

Kutabi – filled pancakes – are practically Azerbaijan’s national dish. They’re stuffed with pumpkin, veggies, meat or just a sprinkling of herbs, then flipped and toasted on a griddle.