Khorezm Uzbekistan 15 march 2024 . At the Sabz Bor Saturday market, a woman sells smoked fish, a sign of a daily life deeply intertwined with the rural roots of the country. This fish, prized for its intense flavor, is an important part of the local diet and is often consumed on special occasions, keeping alive a deeply rooted culinary tradition. Smoking is a natural preservation method, long used in the region, which extends the shelf life of the fish and makes it available even during times when fresh fish is scarce.