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Turşu-sıyıq - Sorrel soup

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Turşu-sıyıq or sorrel soup, made from sorrel, spinach and rice, is a close relative of mallow soup (balva).

Balva - Mallow soup

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The soup takes its name from the Azerbaijani for mallow - balva - a wild herb that is widespread in the Caucasus.

Baliq kuftasi - Fishcakes in broth

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Baliq kuftasi are the fish equivalent of kufta bozbash or meatballs in broth.

Samani halva - Malted wheat halva

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Samani halva, made from malted wheat, can best be described as a spicy, gooey, chewy treat.

Bamiya - Sticky doughnut fingers

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Bamiya are tasty fingers of deep-fried dough, dripping in sticky syrup.

Girmabadam - Hazelnut brittle

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The town of Sheki in northwest Azerbaijan is famed for its piti - a lamb stew with chickpeas - and for its sweets.