Plov (also known as "pilaf") is the traditional dish of Uzbekistan and dates back to ancient times.
From childhood on, every real Uzbek has attended countless family and cultural events - always over a rich bowl of plov.
It is a highly nourishing and easily digestible food with a balanced ration of carbohydrates, fats and protein. In its traditional form, the main ingredients are long-grain rice, carrots, onions and and mutton cooked using sheep fat and vegetable oil in a giant cauldron ( a'kazan') slow cooking for hours.