A travel video from Uzbekistan is drawing attention online, but this time, the focus is not a landmark or a tourist spot. Content creator Ankita Kumar has shared a glimpse of a local bread tradition, and the video has left viewers curious about the food and the customs connected to it.Her post takes viewers through her experience of seeing the bread up close while also touching on some of the beliefs and practices associated with it. The comments, meanwhile, show that the video has caught the attention of both curious viewers and people who have memories of Uzbekistan.
Ankita Kumar calls it ‘the most beautiful bread ’
During her trip to Uzbekistan, Ankita shared a video on Instagram showing freshly baked non.“This is the most beautiful bread in the world,” she says at the start of the video.As she gets closer to the bread, she talks about its fresh smell.“We can already smell it. Smells like yummy, yummy, fresh, fresh bread.”Ankita also mentions the hospitality she experienced during her visit.“This is the second place I’m coming to that’s giving me the bread for free. They are so kind.”
What is Uzbek non?
Non is a traditional Uzbek bread that is usually round and baked in a tandoor.One of its most recognizable features is the pattern on its surface. These designs are made before baking with traditional bread stamps known as chekich.The stamps are pressed into the dough, creating the detailed marks seen on the bread.
Each city has its own style
ID@undefined Caption not available.ID@undefined Caption not available.ID@undefined Caption not available.The bread also has a regional element, with different cities having their own styles.“Every city has its own unique style of bread, and you can tell which city it is from the unique bread stamp,” Ankita explains.
Bread is treated with care
Ankita’s video also highlights some of the traditions surrounding bread.She says locals believe that bread should not be placed upside down, as it is considered bad luck.She also explains that bread that falls is treated respectfully, with people even kissing it before placing it somewhere clean.“Bread is never thrown away,” she says.
Viewers react to the video
The post has prompted several reactions from viewers.“Omg looks so good,” one user wrote.“I want one from each place!” another commented.“Brings back so many memories from Uzbekistan!” read another comment.Someone else simply wrote, “Soooo coooool.”Disclaimer: This article is based on information shared in the social media post and the details available at the time of writing. The Times of India does not independently verify the claims made in the post.Thumb image: Instagram
