Pesach At The Bukharian Table

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During Pesach, Bukharian kitchens return to simplicity — cooking with what is essential and familiar. Without flour, meals rely on eggs, meats, herbs, and vegetables prepared with care and intention. The result is a table that feels both restrained and rich, where each dish reflects tradition, resourcefulness, and quiet elegance.

 

Tovuq-e Sir va Limu

Garlic & Lemon Chicken

Chicken slowly braised with garlic and lemon until tender and deeply flavorful.

Ingredients

• 4 chicken pieces
• 3 tbsp oil
• 4 cloves garlic, sliced
• Juice of 2 lemons
• Salt
• Black pepper
• Pinch turmeric

Instructions

1. Heat oil and brown the chicken lightly.
2. Add garlic, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and turmeric.
3. Cover and cook on low for 40–45 minutes until tender.
4. Spoon sauce over before serving.

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Zardak-e Tukhumi

Carrots with Eggs

Soft, slightly sweet carrots finished with gently set eggs — a classic Pesach pairing.

Ingredients

• 4 carrots, sliced
• 2 tbsp oil
• 3 eggs
• Salt
• Black pepper

Instructions

1. Cook carrots in oil over medium heat until soft and slightly caramelized.
2. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Crack eggs over the carrots.
4. Cover and cook until eggs are just set.
5. Serve warm.

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Sabzi-e Sir

Garlic Herbed Greens

A simple sauté of greens and herbs — light, fragrant, and essential to the Pesach table.

Ingredients

• 2 cups spinach
• 1 cup parsley
• ½ cup dill
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp oil
• Salt

Instructions

1. Heat oil and sauté garlic briefly.
2. Add greens and cook until just wilted.
3. Season lightly with salt.
4. Serve immediately.

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Tufah-e Asal (Pesach Baked Apples)

Baked Apples with Honey & Nuts

Apples baked until soft and fragrant, filled with nuts and lightly sweetened with honey — a natural Pesach dessert.

Ingredients

• 4 apples
• ¼ cup chopped walnuts or almonds
• 2–3 tbsp honey
• Pinch cinnamon
• 2 tbsp water

Instructions

1. Core apples and place in a baking dish.
2. Fill centers with chopped nuts and a pinch of cinnamon.
3. Drizzle lightly with honey and add water to the bottom of the dish.
4. Bake at 350°F for 30–40 minutes until soft.
5. Serve warm.