Azerbaijan Cuisine
- Appetizers
- Baking
- Barbecue
- Chicken
- Dairy
- Dolma
- Drinks
- Fish
- Flour-based recipes
- Jams & preserves
- Meat
- Pilaf
- Salad
- Soups & Stews
- Sweets & desserts
- Vegetarian
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Baliq kutusu - Smoked fish and herb omelette
Smoked fish adds an extra dimension to Azerbaijan's herb-packed omelette, known as kuku (kükü).
Sirkaya qoyulmush bolgar istiotu - Stuffed pickled peppers
Pickles are popular in Azerbaijan as an accompaniment to a main dish or as a starter, and are often served as one of a selection of appetizers.
Sirkaya qoyulmush kalam - Pickled cabbage and beetroot
Pickled cabbage is a popular accompaniment to main dishes in Azerbaijan, especially in the winter when fresh vegetables are less readily available.
Sirkaya qoyulmush yashil pomidor - Pickled green tomatoes
Green tomatoes are one of the easiest fruits to pickle, as they don't need to be blanched or soused in vinegar.
Badimjan turshusu - Stuffed aubergine pickle
Pickles are popular in Azerbaijan as an accompaniment to a main dish or as a starter, and are often served as one of a selection of appetizers.
Sirkaya qoyulmush sarimsaq - Pickled garlic
Pickles are popular in Azerbaijan as an accompaniment to a main dish or as a starter, and are often served as one of a selection of appetizers.
Haftabajar - Aubergine and mixed vegetable pickle
Pickles are popular in Azerbaijan as an accompaniment to a main dish or as a starter, and are often served as one of a selection of appetizers.
Nar salati - Pomegranate salad
Rich red pomegranates are a much-loved part of Azerbaijani cuisine in the autumn and winter.
Toyuq qaracirəyindən paştet - Chicken liver pâté
Chicken liver pâté is a popular dish in Azerbaijan, often, though by no means exclusively, served on special occasions.
Badimjan qalyanaltisi - Aubergine snack
Aubergines (eggplants) grow in abundance in Azerbaijan in summer and are used in an array of traditional and more modern dishes.
Favvaralar meydani salati - Fountains Square salad
This simple but tasty chicken salad takes its name from a popular spot in the heart of Baku, Fountains Square.
Paytakht salati - Potato, pea and egg salad
This salad is Russian in origin but is so popular in Azerbaijan that it has become part of the national cuisine.