According to historical and ethnographic sources, the preparation of pilaf in the Tashkent oasis has been shaped over centuries.
The wedding pilaf (toy oshi) is not only a national dish but also a complex process combining the principles of chemistry, physics, and biology, traditionally cooked in thick-walled cast-iron cauldrons of hemispherical shape at dawn.
This status legally protects the name "Tashkent wedding pilaf" and its traditional preparation technology, while also guaranteeing that the product's quality meets state standards.
The geographical indication is considered an intellectual property object that confirms the product's belonging to a specific territory and that its unique characteristics are linked to that territory.
