Strong black tea in a small pear-shaped glass, with cherry, quince or fig jam on the side and a cube of sugar.
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Shah plov
Dolma
Qutab
Dushbara
Lavangi
Kebab
Pakhlava
Shekerbura
Armudu tea + jam
The February plate
Dushbara on a windy evening
Tiny lamb dumplings in hot broth, with dried mint and vinegar to taste. Finish with tea and pakhlava.
Muslim traveller note: meat in Azerbaijani restaurants is halal as a rule, but most restaurants also serve wine. Teahouses and family restaurants are the simplest choice.