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Traditional cuisines – Uzbekistan. In Uzbekistan meat is generally cooked using far more onion than they use in Hungary (and Europe). The most popular meat is lamb – though beef and horsemeat are also commonly used. The main oil used for cooking is cottonseed oil. Favorite seasonings are cumin, caraway, coriander, barberry (Berberis vulgaris), black sesame seeds, dill, basil. The method for making traditional lamb soup is described. When finished cooking, the meat and potatoes are removed from the broth and served from seperate bowls. By Juhász Katalin.