Lagman or latiaozi is a dish from Central Asia with possible roots in Xinjiang, a northwestern region of China. The name translates to pulled noodles or hand-stretched noodles, denoting the main feature of the dish. Since there is no fixed recipe, the noodles can be paired with a thick sauce or added to a broth.

Both versions can be prepared with various vegetables or meats, typically beef, mutton or lamb. Popular in countries such as China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgistan, and Uzbekistan, lagman is often served on buffet tables, where each consumer might combine the ingredients according to personal preferences.

Sucuk or sujuk is a semi-dry, spicy sausage with a high fat content, popular in Middle Eastern, Balkan and Central Asian cuisines. It is traditionally prepared with ground beef and spices such as cumin, salt, paprika, and garlic. The sausage should be dried for at least three weeks before consumption.

It can be served cold and sliced thinly, but it is more commonly fried and paired with eggs and vegetables. In Lebanon, it is often consumed with tomatoes and garlic sauce in a pita bread, while in Syria, Egypt, Iraq, and Israel, sucuk is often used as a pastry topping.

Qazı is a traditional sausage made from horsemeat, commonly found in Central Asian countries such as Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and among Tatar people. It is considered a delicacy in these regions, where horsemeat has long been an integral part of the diet.

The sausage is typically prepared using the rib meat and fat of horses, which is stuffed into natural casings (usually horse intestines). The meat is seasoned with salt and sometimes light spices, and it can be either boiled or dried. Qazı has a rich, fatty flavor and a firm, chewy texture, making it quite robust in taste. 

Samanu is a sweet dessert made from wheat germ, akin to pudding, commonly prepared in Iran, Afghanistan, and Central Asian countries, especially during Nowruz (Persian New Year). It symbolizes abundance, sweetness, and prosperity and is often shared among family and friends.

The dish is made by sprouting wheat germ, grinding it, and cooking it slowly with water and wheat flour. The natural sugars from the sprouted wheat give samanu its sweet taste, requiring no additional sugar. It has a thick, pudding-like consistency and a rich, caramel-like flavor. 

Kuurdak is a traditional Kyrgyz dish made with roasted meat, offal, and onions. The meat and offal are fried with onions and various spices, and different types of meat can be used – beef, mutton, horse meat, and even poultry in some cases.

The dish is sometimes enriched with the addition of potatoes, carrots, and squash. It's prepared when the guests are in a hurry or just after the sheep slaughter, when no one is in a hurry and kuurdak is followed by the main dish, the famous beshbarmak.

There are a few versions of kuurdak – one is called kara kuurdak or black kuurdak, made exclusively with meat and no onions, and tondurma kuurdak or frozen kuurdak, in which meat pieces are fried in sheep fat without any contact with air, ensuring that the meat stays fresh for a prolonged period of time. 

This traditional Kyrgyz dish typically combines rice, meat, carrots, onions, and garlic. Often referred to as the Kyrgyz version of plov, it is usually made with beef or mutton, and occasionally chicken. Traditionally, paloo is prepared in a qazan — a large, cast-iron cauldron—over an open fire.

The rice is fried alongside other ingredients, and the dish is usually topped with shredded pieces of meat, while fried garlic and chili peppers may be served on the side. Shirin paloo is a popular vegetarian variation that is elevated with various dried fruits, such as apricots, prunes, or raisins.