Azerbaijani Meat Dishes

Azerbaijan's national dish is called yarpaq dolmasi, a savory meal consisting of vine leaves stuffed with chopped meat, onions, rice, salt, pepper, butter, and fresh herbs such as coriander, dill and mint. Dolma belongs to a family of stuffed dish... READ MORE

Lyulya kebab is a unique kebab variety popular throughout the Caucasus region. It typically consists of ground lamb combined with finely chopped onions. The mixture is seasoned with salt and black pepper, then skewered and grilled. Other types of ... READ MORE

Azerbaijan's national dish is called soyutma, meaning long and slow-cooked meat. There are two versions of the dish in Azerbaijani cuisine - one is prepared with lamb, the other one with chicken meat. The meat is boiled in water ... READ MORE

Domates dolmasi is a traditional dish that's also popular in Azerbaijan. It consists of stuffed and cooked tomatoes. The tomatoes are stuffed with a combination of ground lamb, rice, onions, parsley, olive oil, mint, and seasonings. They're then p... READ MORE

When seeking genuinely authentic and traditional Azerbaijani cuisine, piti is undoubtedly the first dish that locals will recommend. Originating in the northern city of Sheki, this hearty stew owes its unmistakable taste to the clay pot i... READ MORE

Buglama is a popular Azerbaijani and Georgian dish consisting of lamb pieces that are stewed with onions, tomatoes, peppers, a variety of spices including black pepper and bay leaves, and a small amount of liquid. The name of the dish means steame... READ MORE

Tava kebab is an Azerbaijani variety of the world-famous meat dish, made with local herbs, vegetables, and eggs. The most common version starts by mixing the minced mutton (or beef) with finely chopped onions and garlic, shaping the mixture into m... READ MORE

Guru khingal is a traditional ground meat dish originating from Azerbaijan. The dish is usually made with a combination of ground meat (lamb or beef), onions, butter, salt, pepper, yogurt, garlic, and homemade square-shaped noodles consisting of f... READ MORE

Toyuq levengi is a traditional chicken dish originating from Azerbaijan. The dish is usually made with a combination of a whole chicken, onions, walnuts, raisins, prunes, butter, salt, and pepper. The chicken is rubbed with salt and pepper, and th... READ MORE

Kurka levengi is a traditional chicken dish originating from Azerbaijan. The dish is usually made with a combination of chicken, pitted prunes, sumac, olive oil, walnuts, onions, lemon zest and juice, salt, and pepper. The chicken is rubbed with o... READ MORE