Village Cooking Class in Samarkand

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5 hours
Group size
Max 10 guests
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible, Stroller Accessible
Language
English, Russian
Location
Duration
5 hours
Group size
Max 10 guests
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible, Stroller Accessible
Language
English, Russian
 US$79.55  per guest
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Experience the authentic taste of Uzbek village life through a hands-on cooking class. Pick fresh ingredients at a local bazaar, then learn to prepare traditional dishes like Plov, Dumplings, or Tandoor-baked Somsa, paired with vibrant salads, a tangy vinegar drink, and sweet desserts. Enjoy the rich aromas, bold flavors, and rustic charm of homemade Uzbek cuisine in a warm, family-style setting.
Prepare & taste Plov, Dumplings, or Somsa, with salads, vinegar drink & dessert.
Hands-on cooking class in a village setting
Guidance from a local host throughout the activity.
Pick-up & drop-off from Samarkand city center
Personal expense
We’ll start the day with a fun stop at a lively local bazaar, where together we’ll choose the freshest ingredients for our traditional Uzbek Plov. After that, we’ll leave the city behind and head to my peaceful village, where I’ll welcome you into my family home for an immersive cooking masterclass. You’ll learn the step-by-step secrets of making authentic Plov and a few other local dishes, all in a warm, friendly, family-style atmosphere. Along the way, you’ll experience real village life, enjoy great conversations, and—of course—taste the delicious dishes you’ve created with your own hands.
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Traditional Uzbek Salad: Fresh Tomatoes and Cucumbers
Fresh tomatoes & cucumbers with onions, lemon, olive oil, dill, basil, kenza & onion greens, lightly spiced with pepper.
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Sour Cream Uzbek Salad with Kenza, Onion Greens & Dill
Creamy sour cream tossed with fresh kenza, onion greens, and dill for a classic, flavorful Uzbek salad.
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Samarkand-Style Uzbek Vinegar Drink
A traditional Samarkand vinegar drink, sipped slowly before Plov to awaken the appetite and enjoy authentic Uzbek flavors.
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Uzbek Marinated Cabbage Salad
Crisp cabbage marinated with fresh herbs, spices, and a tangy dressing for a refreshing, authentic Uzbek starter.
MAIN
Authentic Uzbek Plov: Beef or Lamb with Yellow Carrot & Chickpeas
Traditional Uzbek Plov with beef or lamb, yellow carrots, chickpeas, raisins, garlic, cumin, pepper, sesame oil, and fluffy rice.
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Authentic Uzbek Dumplings: Beef, Lamb, or Vegetarian
Traditional Uzbek dumplings with beef, lamb, or vegetables, filled with garlic, onions, and herbs, are handmade in a village cooking class.
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Traditional Uzbek Somsa: Meat or Vegetarian, Baked in a Tandoor
Crispy Uzbek somsa with beef, lamb, or vegetable filling, baked in a traditional tandoor for authentic village flavors.
DESSERT
Chak-Chak: Sweet Uzbek Honey Pastry
Crispy fried dough balls coated in golden honey, a classic Uzbek treat perfect for dessert lovers.
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Your experience begins with convenient pick-up from any location within the Samarkand city center, making your journey smooth and worry-free from the very start. I’ll meet you right at your hotel, guesthouse, or preferred spot and take care of everything from there.
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No refund within 1 day of the experience or no-shows.
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A heartwarming experience

I thought it will just be a normal cooking class where we will go to a village then a family will teach us to cook plov. But it's much, much more than that. Our guide, Usmon, took us to his family's home, and his parents, sister, and even aunt & uncle welcomed us very warmly. More than cooking, they showed us their way of life. Usmon took us around their house to show what a usual Uzbek household looks like, brought us to their farm& garden, and showed us a cliffside in the village with a stunni...read more

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