More than just kebabs and vodka. A guide to the cuisine of Turkmenistan

Enough for two rugby teams. The Plov man at work

Well, of course, you can survive quite happily on a diet of kebabs (also known as shashlik) and vodka (also known as a spirit that can burn the back of your throat off) while travelling around the country, as these are ubiquitous, and rather tasty, but there is a lot more for the adventurous traveller to eat and taste in this Central Asian country.