Shakarap Explained
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, and Tajikistan.[5]
Variants
A variant of shakarap includes cucumbers.
Serving
In Central Asia, shakarap is traditionally served with pilaf.
References
- Web site: Uzbek Food . 6 February 2024 . Advantour.
- Book: Liddle, Madhulika . Lockdown Lunches: The world on a plate . 28 November 2022.
- Web site: Shakarap . 6 February 2024 . Taste Atlas.
- Book: Uzbekistan Country Study Guide . International Business Publications . 9781433058042 . 30 November 2017 . 66.
- Book: Abdullaev, Kamoludin . Historical Dictionary of Tajikistan . Rowman & Littlefield Publishers . 9781538102527 . 10 August 2018 . 119.