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Armenian Cuisine

↳ from Yerevan, Armenia

Armenia is the home of the apricot, lavash bread and some of the world's oldest wine and brandy. Food is shared, herb-rich and uses grilled meat (khorovats).

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Specialties

History

Armenians say their land is where wine-making began: a 6,000-year-old winery was found in the Areni-1 cave. Lavash is on UNESCO's heritage list.

Ingredients

  • Lamb
  • Bulgur
  • Lavash
  • Apricots
  • Walnuts
  • Pomegranate
  • Herbs
  • Yoghurt

How it's made

  1. Grill marinated meat over coals
  2. Bake lavash on the walls of a tonir
  3. Serve with herbs, cheese and pickles
  4. Finish with coffee and sweets
to drink

What Armenia drinks

Armenian brandy, Areni wine, tan, Armenian coffee

Ratings & notes

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