Monday, October 10, 2011

Tasting Notes: Tajikistan

By the rushing waters of the Varzob River, near Dushanbe,




We ate lamb shashlik...



and grilled fish...



But the dishes to die for were the salad -- local tomatoes and cucumbers so flavorful that all the seasoning they required was a sprinkle of salt --


-- and chaka, a local yogurt so sour, it is referred to as a "sour milk preparation" in culinary guides. Yum!


On the other hand, what wouldn't taste good in this setting?




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