Pilaf is a symbol of Uzbek cuisine! It is prepared in all homes in Uzbekistan - it does not matter if it is an Uzbek, Russian, Tatar or Korean family. Uzbek pilaf is part of the mentality of the country's inhabitants. Among the Uzbeks, pilaf is traditionally prepared by a man. More than a thousand recipes with different ingredients are known for making Uzbek pilaf, and there are even whole books dedicated only to this dish. It's not for nothing that pilaf is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List!