Steamed Turnip with Sumac & Lemon
Inspired by: Nomadic root vegetable staples Flavor: Sour, earthy, spiced Ingredients: Steamed turnip, sumac, lemon juice Use: Refeed snack—simple and satisfying
Raw Veggie “Lagman” Bites (Grain-Free)
Inspired by: Lagman (hand-pulled noodle soup) ingredients Flavor: Savory, spice-kissed Ingredients: Bell pepper, zucchini, carrot, celery slices with garlic-lemon-herb dip Use: Raw, cleanse-friendly finger food
Apple Slices with Cinnamon & Rosewater (Fruit-Only Window)
Inspired by: Apple desserts from the Fergana Valley Flavor: Sweet, floral, comforting Ingredients: Fresh apple, cinnamon, a splash of food-grade rosewater Use: Morning cleanse snack—no fat nearby
Wild Mushroom Lettuce Wraps
Inspired by: Foraged, sautéed fillings in nomadic cooking Flavor: Umami, herby Ingredients: Wild mushrooms (like lion’s mane or shiitake), lemon, parsley, wrapped in romaine Use: Refeed-safe, fat-free savory snack
Steamed Carrot-Pear Purée with Ginger (Fruit-Only Window)
Inspired by: Simple, naturally sweet combinations in rural villages Flavor: Soft, sweet, warming Ingredients: Cooked carrot, pear, ginger Use: Fruit-based refeed or gentle cleanse snack—avoid with fats
Baked Beet Chips (Oil-Free)
Inspired by: Root veggie traditions across the steppes Flavor: Earthy, crisp, slightly sweet Ingredients: Thin beet slices, lemon juice, coriander or thyme Use: Refeed-friendly crunchy snack
Cucumber Spears with Dill & Lemon
Inspired by: Uzbek and Tajik raw side plates Flavor: Fresh, hydrating, herbaceous Ingredients: Raw cucumber, lemon juice, dill Use: Cleanse-friendly raw snack
Baked Pumpkin Cubes with Cinnamon or Cumin
Inspired by: Traditional Central Asian pumpkin pastries (sans grain or sugar) Flavor: Naturally sweet or savory depending on spice Ingredients: Steamed or baked pumpkin, lemon juice, cinnamon or cumin Use: Refeed snack
Stuffed Cabbage Rolls (Grain-Free, Oil-Free)
Inspired by: Dolma-style cabbage snacks from across the region Flavor: Savory, aromatic Ingredients: Cabbage leaves stuffed with shredded zucchini, parsley, garlic, lemon Use: Refeed-safe; filling and deeply satisfying
Roasted Carrot & Cumin Sticks
Inspired by: Spiced carrot salads and stews in Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan Flavor: Warm, earthy, lightly sweet Ingredients: Carrot sticks, lemon juice, cumin Use: Cleanse- or refeed-safe depending on whether steamed or raw