Shakarap
Shakarap (also spelt Shakarob)[1] is a simple salad originating from Central Asia,[2] which consists of thinly sliced tomatoes and onions, with salt and pepper.[3] The salad is particularly popular in Uzbekistan,[4] Kyrgyzstan,[2] and Tajikistan.[5]
Variants
A variant of shakarap includes cucumbers.[5]
Serving
In Central Asia, shakarap is traditionally served with pilaf.[1]
References
- ^ a b "Uzbek Food". Advantour. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
- ^ a b Liddle, Madhulika (28 November 2022). Lockdown Lunches: The world on a plate.
- ^ "Shakarap". Taste Atlas. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
- ^ Uzbekistan Country Study Guide. International Business Publications. 30 November 2017. p. 66. ISBN 9781433058042.
- ^ a b Abdullaev, Kamoludin (10 August 2018). Historical Dictionary of Tajikistan. Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. p. 119. ISBN 9781538102527.
