Silk Road Dushpera: Uzbek Dumpling Soup with Chef Liat

Silk Road Dushpera: Uzbek Dumpling Soup (Hands-On Class)

Travel the Silk Road through the flavors of Uzbekistan with a traditionally made dumpling soup that’s both comforting and unforgettable. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to mix and roll a simple dumpling dough, fill and shape Dushpera, and build a rich, savory broth the traditional way, finished with chickpeas, tomatoes, and sour cherries for a bold sweet-tart balance. We’ll also make Lepyoshka, the classic Uzbek flatbread, to serve alongside.

Traditional music, hands-on cooking, and the stories behind each dish, like traveling the Silk Road through food.

Menu (you’ll make):

● Traditionally Made Dushpera Dumplings (hand-rolled dough; beef filling or vegetarian
sweet potato option)

● Silk Road Broth (chickpeas, tomatoes, Cilantro, spices, sour cherries)

● Uzbek Lepyoshka Flatbread (brushed with olive oil)

● Fresh Herb & Tomato Salad (crisp, bright, and simple)

● Traditional green tea service with dates and nuts

• Liat Tzionov is the founder of The Crazy Apron, a Metro Atlanta–based culinary business rooted in Bukharian and Silk Road traditions. A Private chef and cooking instructor, she leads hands-on classes from dumplings to challah, blending practical technique with cultural storytelling to create a warm, memorable experience.