MADRID, March 20. /Dunyo IA/.  The popular Spanish news portal “El Diario” has published an article about Uzbekistan’s rich culinary traditions, where desserts hold a special place on family tables and at festive events, reports Dunyo IA correspondent.

Portal notes that combining honey, nuts and fried dough, these sweets have become an integral part of the national culture of hospitality in a country located on the ancient Silk Road.

Among the most famous Uzbek desserts, chak-chak, halva, and nishalda stand out. The portal explains that chak-chak is made from fried dough with honey, halva consists of toasted flour, oil and nuts, while nishalda is a light dessert made from whipped egg whites with sugar and herbal extracts.

In addition, parvarda - candies made from boiled sugar flavored with lemon or spices and navat caramelized sugar crystals that dissolve in tea, turning the tea ceremony into a special ritual are also popular.

“El Diario” emphasizes that in Uzbekistan, sweets are not just a treat, but a symbol of friendliness and hospitality and an introduction to the country's culture often begins with a plate of desserts alongside a teapot.