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Culinary tour of the country. We have 356 types of dolma!

🇦🇿 Discover the Art of Cooking in Azerbaijan

Traditional Cuisine | Guided Food Tours | Culinary Heritage | Authentic Experiences from Baku

🥘 Azerbaijani Cuisine – A Timeless Culinary Tradition

The art of cooking in Azerbaijan goes back centuries, making Azerbaijani cuisine one of the most refined and flavorful in the Caucasus and the entire Middle East. Influenced by Persian, Mediterranean, Arab, and Turkic culinary traditions, it offers a unique fusion of flavors, aromas, and preparation methods that enchant even the most sophisticated food lovers.

🍲 What Makes Azerbaijani Cuisine Unique?

Azerbaijani cuisine is a celebration of:

✅ Natural, locally-sourced ingredients
✅ Fresh aromatic herbs and spices
✅ Unique cooking techniques without pre-frying or excessive processing
✅ Balance of vegetables, meats, and grains
✅ Individuality in every dish – every region has its own flavor and method

Unlike many cuisines, Azerbaijani cooking focuses on enhancing natural flavors by avoiding pre-cooking or heavy seasoning, resulting in delicate, fragrant, and healthful dishes.

🌟 Signature Dishes of Azerbaijan:

Explore iconic Azerbaijani foods loved across the world:

• Dolma – grape leaves or vegetables stuffed with a blend of meat, rice, and spices

• Piti – slow-cooked lamb stew in clay pots with chickpeas and chestnuts

• Plov – aromatic saffron rice with dried fruits, nuts, or meat

• Kebab – more than 100 variations, including lamb, veal, fish, and vegetarian styles

• Lavyangi – fish or chicken stuffed with walnuts, onions, and herbs

• Sabzi – herb-rich stew often cooked with lamb or veal

• Bukhlama – traditional meat stew with vegetables, herbs, and spices

• Azerbaijani sherbet – traditional drink made from herbs, fruit juice, and spices

🌍 Global Recognition of Azerbaijani Food

Today, Azerbaijani restaurants are opening across Europe, the USA, the Middle East, and Asia, serving both traditional meals and modern interpretations. But nothing compares to tasting these dishes at their source, prepared by locals in authentic settings, using family recipes passed down through generations.

🧳 Culinary Tours in Azerbaijan – Start Your Journey from Baku

Whether you're a foodie, a culinary historian, or a curious traveler, we invite you to taste the rich flavors of Azerbaijan on our exclusive guided food tours:

✔ Start in Baku – the capital of culture, cuisine, and contrasts
✔ Travel to local villages and regions to taste homemade, seasonal dishes
✔ Participate in traditional cooking classes and learn ancient techniques
✔ Enjoy tea ceremonies with mountain herbs and local sweets
✔ Visit farmers’ markets, family wineries, and ethnic settlements
✔ All tours organized with licensed guides, cultural experts, and chefs

🥂 Why Choose Our Tours?

• ✨ Gourmet experience designed by a local food expert

• 🏡 Dine in traditional homes, not tourist restaurants

• 🌄 Explore historic sites, natural landscapes, and hidden villages

• 📸 Great for culinary photography and content creators

• 🥗 Health-conscious approach: no over-processed food, just clean eating

• 📍 Departures from Baku daily, with custom options available