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Dolma: The Soul Of Armenian Cuisine

Armenian dolma

Dolma is considered the most cherished Armenian dish and is a must if you ever find yourself in Armenia. When the Dolma's are arranged on a plate, with the tasty aroma spreading in the room - no one can resist it!...

Khash: The King Of Armenian Table

Khash

Khash is one of the most popular Armenian dishes, eaten mostly in the cold season. It is cooked by boiling bovine shanks for long hours until the tendon falls off the bones, and the water becomes a thick broth. The cooking and consumption Khash is...

Ghavurma: How The Ancient Armenians Preserved Meat

Ghavurma

Another must-have dish worth trying while on vacation in Armenia is Beef Ghavurma. The preliminary preparation of this dish is complex and multi-stage, therefore Ghavurma has a completely unique taste. Ghavurma is most often served as an independent dish - before serving, the meat is...

Harissa: The National Dish Of Armenians

Harissa

Harissa is an Armenian national meat dish, which in its appearance resembles a stew made from cracked wheat and poultry meat. Harissa is associated with the events of the Armenian Genocide in Turkey in 1915, when six Armenian villages on the Mediterranean coast in Ottoman...

Tjvjik: Armenian Classic

Tjvjik

Considered a delicacy in some Armenian villages, originally, Tjvjik was made by frying pieces of beef liver with large amounts of chopped onions that have been seasoned only with salt and pepper. Today, the dish is made with additional ingredients that include tomatoes (grated or...

Armenian Tonir BBQ: The Sun In The Ground

Armenian Tonir BBQ

Everyone knows, that the Sun was an ancient symbol of Armenians. But not many people know that the Armenians also have the Sun symbol in the ground. That is the Armenian Tonir - from time immemorial the tonir was worshiped by Armenians like other...

Lake Sevan Crayfish Kebab: An Armenian Delicacy

Crayfish Kebab

Broaden your gastronomic horizons, and go beyond the traditional meat or chicken kebab. Try kebab made of crayfish! A visit to Armenia is not complete without you trying a Crayfish Kebab. The blue crayfish found in Lake Sevan and surrounding rivers is absolutely delicious. So,...

Matnakash - The Ultimate Armenian Bread

Matnakash

The golden brown crust from the outside and the softness on the inside will make you devour this delicious bread, especially when it’s fresh out of the oven. Have the bread with cheese, tomatoes, cucumbers, fresh greens & herbs, along with your general meal, or...

Armenian Dried Fruits

Gumi Shuka Market

Armenia has a centuries old tradition of producing high-quality dried fruits and berries. Armenian dried fruits are especially delicious, because they are made from local fruits, which are noted for their sweetness and richness of the taste. They are cholesterol free, low in sodium and...

Zhingyalov Hats - Armenia's Favorite Snack

Zhingyalov hats

Zhingyalov hats, or jingalov hats - is a hallmark dish from Nagorno-Karabakh (Republic of Artsakh), and if you ever visit the Stepanakert bustling market, you can taste the real deal made fresh in front of you. In recent years, the popularity of this Vegan friendly...