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Afghan food: discover traditional cuisine

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Culinary influences

Staple ingredients

Key flavorings

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Afghanistan is a landlocked country in Central Asia, with a predominantly mountainous topography dominated by the Hindu Kush range. The population exceeds 40 million people, with a median age hovering around 18 years – making it one of the youngest populations globally. Roughly 46% of Afghans are under 15 years old.

The country faces significant development challenges, with approximately 55% of the population living below the poverty line. The literacy rate remains among the world’s lowest at roughly 43%, with a stark gender disparity – about 55% for men compared to only 30% for women…

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The average Afghan daily plate size is

1083 g.
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Grains

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Fish and seafood

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Produce

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Eggs and dairy

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Meats

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Sugar, fats and nuts

Core ingredients

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Herbs

CILANTRO

DILL

MINT

PARSLEY

FENUGREEK LEAVES

BAY LEAVES

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Spices

TURMERIC DRY

CORIANDER

CUMIN

GREEN CARDAMOM

BLACK CARDAMOM

BLACK PEPPER

CINNAMON

FENNEL SEED

SUMAC

PAPRIKA

NIGELA SEED

SAFFRON

DRY CHILI

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Aromatics

GARLIC

ONION

GINGER

ROSEWATER

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Condiments

CLARIFIED BUTTER

YOGURT

DRIED YOGURT

LAMB FAT

ALMONDS

PISTACHIOS

HONEY

TOMATO PASTE

SESAME SEEDS

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