Cuisine in Dashkesen

Dashkasan, located in the northwestern part of Azerbaijan, is famous not only for its rich history and culture, but also for its unique cuisine. Finding itself at the crossroads of trade routes, the city has absorbed the culinary traditions of nomadic peoples, neighboring regions, and powers that have left their mark on the history of the region.

For centuries, trade caravans have passed through Dashkasan, merchants bringing with them spices, ingredients, and recipes from different parts of the world. The result was the appearance of dishes with oriental flavors and unusual combinations of products in the local cuisine.

Since Dashkasan is located in the foothills of the Caucasus, fresh herbs, wild plants, and mushrooms are widely used in dishes, giving them a special aroma and taste.

The inhabitants of Dashkasan have been engaged in agriculture and animal husbandry for centuries. Therefore, fresh vegetables, fruits, meat, and dairy products dominate the local cuisine.

Famous dishes of Dashkasan cuisine:

• Dovme ashi: A hot dish prepared with lamb meat, rice, potatoes, and other vegetables. A hearty dish that will warm you up in cool weather.
• Piti: A rich lamb soup with peas, chestnuts, onions and herbs
• Dolma: Grape leaves stuffed with meat, rice, herbs and spices. As in many regions of Azerbaijan, dolma has its own unique cooking features in Dashkesan bread and sweet pastry recipes have been preserved in Dashkesan from the cuisine of the Mennonite Germans who settled in the region.
  Taste Dashkesan cuisine and embark on an interesting culinary journey along the Great Silk Road!
  One of the traditional occupations of Dashkesan residents is beekeeping. The favorable climatic conditions of the region and the abundance of honey plants create conditions for the development of beekeeping and the production of high-quality honey.
• Dashkesan honey: Dashkesan is known for its aromatic and healthy honey. Depending on the plants from which honey is collected, its taste and color can vary. Many wild plants grow on the mountain slopes of Dashkesan, such as rose hips, thyme, mint, which give honey a special aroma and healing properties.

It is also known for the production of medicinal bee products such as royal jelly, bee bread and propolis. These products are used in folk medicine to treat various diseases.

In recent years, modern technologies have begun to be used in addition to traditional beekeeping methods. This allows increasing honey production and improving its quality.

Beekeeping plays an important role in the economy of Dashkesan. Honey and other bee products are an important source of income for the local population.

When visiting Dashkesan, be sure to taste local honey. This is not only a tasty, but also a healthy product!