Oshpaz (Mercato Metropolitano)

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.