Why Uzbek Plov Is More Than Just a Rice Dish: A Cultural Staple on the Silk Road
The aromatic dish known as plov is deeply rooted in Uzbek culture and centuries-old food traditions along the Silk Road. In Uzbekistan, plov (also called “osh”) is widely recognised as the national dish—so much so that it was placed on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list. At its core, plov combines rice, large cuts of…