Baku Kitchen! An independent reference of traditional food

occasion IndependenceDay

5 dishes.

  • Chiles en nogada

    Stuffed poblano in walnut cream with pomegranate; patriotic colours. Ready in 2 hr prep and 1 hr cooking. 8 servings.…

  • Conkies

    Steamed cornmeal-coconut-pumpkin parcels in banana leaf, Independence treat. Ready in 45 min prep and 1 hr cooking. 16 parcels. A…

  • Soup joumou

    Pumpkin soup eaten January 1 to celebrate independence. Ready in 40 min prep and 2 hr 30 min cooking. 8…

  • Locro

    Hominy, squash and meat stew eaten on patriotic May 25. Ready in 40 min prep and 3 hr 30 min…

  • Pastelitos

    Fried laminated squares with quince, syrup-glazed; patriotic holidays. Ready in 1 hr plus 1 hr resting prep and 25 min…