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Nisholda

🇺🇿 A dish from Uzbekistan

Nisholda, a dish from Uzbekistan
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Nisholda, also spelled as nishallo, nishaldo, or nisholda is a sweet dish that resembles white jam, only thicker. It is popular in Afghan, Iranian, Tajik, and Uzbek cuisines.

What gives it away

🥘Main ingredientssugar syrup, egg whites, soapwort root, rose water
🔥Cooking methodwhipped into a thick white confection
👅Flavour & stylevery sweet, floral, fluffy
🕒When it’s eatenfestive sweet treat, often during fasting holidays

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Nisholda come from?
Nisholda is a dish that originated in Uzbekistan.
What is Nisholda?
Nisholda, also spelled as nishallo, nishaldo, or nisholda is a sweet dish that resembles white jam, only thicker. It is popular in Afghan, Iranian, Tajik, and Uzbek cuisines.