Afghanistan

Because it is landlocked between Pakistan, Iran, Uzbekistan and China in the far north East, Afghanistan has a wide range of different terrains and soils, and is such able to produce various types of crops, leading to a diet rich in vegetables and spices. Many food influences have played their part in Afghanistan's cuisine, including Middle Eastern and Central Asian dishes. Fresh yoghurt, coriander, garlic, potatoes and chilli are commonly used in meat dishes like Korma. Also, did you know that Afghanistan is widely known for the quality of their grapes?