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A Taste of Turkmenistan

A look at Turkmenistan and its food and market culture.

Includes visits to Turkmenbashi, Ashgabat (Gulustan Russian Market and Tolkuchka Weekend Market), Mary, and Konye Urgench.

Read more about Turkmenistan.

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Lunch Time at Paraw Bibi

Our group was given a large plate of plov (pictured here - rice, vegetables and meat) and a meat stew by a family visiting Paraw Bibi. Dig deeper into Central Asian Cuisine and find out the best and worst of food and markets in the Caucasus and Central Asia.  

Iskender Yogurt Kebab

A shot of our first meal in Turkmenistan, at Deniz Cafe. Iskender kabab (or yogurt kabab) proved one of our best meals in Turkmenistan. The combination of plain yogurt and grilled meat is delicious. ..A group of Peace Corps Volunteers at the cafe were as shocked to see us (American tourists) as we were to see them. Read more about Turkmenistan.  

Sturgeon Shashlik

Perfectly grilled fish at Deniz Cafe in Turkmenbashi. Read more about Turkmenistan.  

Hearty Laghman

Laghman, an Uzbek soup-stew staple is chock full of spaghetti, potatoes, tomatoes, herbs and meat. Read more about Turkmenistan.  

First Impressions

Our first impressions of Turkmenistan came from the big market in Turkmenbashi (which we visited in order to exchange money on the black market). ..We were all blown away by the smiles, friendly questions and colorful dress of the vendors. We had expected people to be more reserved and afraid of foreigners. Luckily, we were repeatedly mistaken. Read more about our visit to Turkmenistan.  

Sisterly Teamwork

These sisters work together to sell eggs at the market in Turkmenbashi. Read more about Turkmenistan.  

Pickled Veggies

The stalls selling pickled vegetables and fish were always colorful...and fragrant. At the main market in Turkmenbashi, Turkmenistan. Read more about Turkmenistan.  

Tomato Season

Ripened tomatoes stand out at Ashgabat's Russian Market (Gulustan). Dig deeper into Central Asian Cuisine and find out the best and worst of food and markets in the Caucasus and Central Asia.  

A Samovar and a Smile

Stuffed breads and tea on sale at Ashgabat's Russian Market (Gulustan). Read more about Turkmenistan.  

Herbal Doc

This herbal tea vendor plays the role of a doctor in his white lab coat at the Russian Market (Gulustan) in Ashgabat. Read more about Turkmenistan.  

Natural Remedies

Herbal teas to soothe all ailments are on sale at Ashgabat's Russian Market (Gulustan). Read more about Turkmenistan.  

Dried Fruits and Nuts

The selection and variety of dried fruits and nuts can be overwhelming. We just wanted to buy some pistachios for the ride to Darvaza and we were faced with the choice of five different varieties (Azerbaijani, Iranian and Turkmen)! ..We bought dried apricots instead. Read more about Turkmenistan.  

Audrey's Tutor

This woman tried to teach Audrey how to tie her scarf. Unfortunately, Audrey is a slow learner, so she had to get more help a few stalls away. The women taught her yet another way and secured the scarf with hair pins. Dig deeper into Central Asian Cuisine and find out the best and worst of food and markets in the Caucasus and Central Asia.  

Fresh Somsa

Stuffed with meat and steaming fresh from the oven, these pastries (somsa) at Ashgabat's Tolkuchka Market smelled and tasted delicious. Read more about Turkmenistan.  

Nostalgia

Tolkuchka Weekend Market, Ashgabat Read more about Turkmenistan.  

A Clove a Day Keeps the Vampires Away

This colorfully dressed garlic vendor at the market in Mary reminded us of a Native American. Dig deeper into Central Asian Cuisine and find out the best and worst of food and markets in the Caucasus and Central Asia.  

Sweet Smiles

Another shot of friendliness from the market in Mary, Turkmenistan. Read more about Turkmenistan.  

Curd Scraping

This woman scrapes the curd away from a cheese cloth at the market in Mary, Turkmenistan. Read more about Turkmenistan.  

Shy Smile

This beautifully dressed vendor at the market in Mary, Turkmenistan was a little camera shy, but got a kick out of seeing her image in the LCD display afterwards.. Read more about Turkmenistan.  

Wedding Day Demure

The bride keeps a handkerchief at her mouth all day in order to resist the temptation to talk. The maid of honor seems to be having more fun than the bride. Read more about Turkmenistan.  

Dessert in a Yurt

Our group shares a romantic meal in a truck stop yurt in the middle of the desert near Darvaza. Read more about our visit to Turkmenistan.  

A Family Affair

Girls help their mother sell greens at the market in Konye-Urgench. Read more about Turkmenistan.  

Cleaning Vegetables with a Broom?

Another curious shot from the market in Konye-Urgench. Read more about Turkmenistan.  

Shall We Dance?

This spirited man grabbed a vendor at the market in Konye-Urgench and took her for a spin around the vegetables. Dig deeper into Central Asian Cuisine and find out the best and worst of food and markets in the Caucasus and Central Asia.