Armenian Food

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Armenian cuisine includes the dishes and cooking techniques of the Armenian people and traditional Armenian dishes. The cuisine not only reflects the history and geography of Armenians, but also shares external influences from European and Levantine cuisines. The cuisine also reflects traditional crops and animals raised in Armenian populated areas.

The preparation of meat, fish and vegetable dishes in Armenian cuisine often requires stuffing, frothing and pureeing. Lamb, eggplant and bread (lavash) are the main features of Armenian cuisine. Armenians traditionally prefer bulgur to corn and rice. The taste of food often depends on the quality and freshness of the ingredients rather than the excessive use of spices.

Fresh herbs are widely used both in cooking and as a garnish. Dried herbs are used during the winter months when fresh herbs are not available. Wheat is the primary grain and is available in various forms such as whole wheat, hulled wheat, bulgur (half-boiled cracked wheat), semolina, and flour. Historically, rice was mostly used in cities and some rice-growing areas (for example, the region around Marash and Yerevan). Legumes are widely used, especially chickpeas, lentils, white beans and kidney beans. Nuts are used both for texture and to add nutrients to Lenten dishes.
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This kitchen is very close to the inner Anatolian and Azerbaijani cuisine, only its names have changed.

How would you like to discover the flavors of Armenia, where traditional flavors continue to be preserved?
#1 What to Eat in Armenia?
1- Borscht Soup
2- Not being filled
3- Armenian Dumplings
4- Meatballs with Kibbeh
5- Armenian Wines
6- Harisa
7- Khorovats
8- Boiled Lentils
9- Pomegranate
10- Peach
How would you like to discover the flavors of Armenia, where traditional flavors continue to be preserved?
You can examine the historical dishes of Armenia, with which we are very similar in terms of food culture, in our article on what to eat and drink in Armenia.

In Armenian food culture, which is similar to Turkish cuisine; It is possible to find many delicious foods that we are accustomed to, from wrapping leaves to ravioli. For this reason, we never think that you will go hungry in this cute country.

#1 What to Eat in Armenia?
At the top of our list;

1- Borscht Soup

Borsch

Borscht Soup, which we can define as one of the traditional flavors of Armenia, is a red colored vegetable soup made with beetroot. Served hot with fresh sour cream, the soup is one of the most famous dishes of the country.

2- Not being filled

not filled

In Armenia, wrapping leaves is called Dolmama because it is remembered as a mother stuffing. It's no different than our stuffing. Stuffed with olive oil, leaves and rice stuffing, Dolmama is one of the most famous appetizers of Armenians.

3- Armenian Dumplings

Armenian Dumplings

Armenian ravioli is one of the favorite local dishes of the people of the region. You will love the taste of this ravioli made with plenty of ground beef. Although the way of closing is slightly different from Turkish ravioli, Armenian ravioli is among the favorite dishes of tourists coming to the region.

4- Meatballs with Kibbeh

Stuffed meatballs

While sitting in a restaurant in Armenia, you may be surprised by the İçli Meatballs that appear in front of you. İçli Köfte, which is definitely included in the starter menu of most restaurants, is another of the flavors that foreign tourists welcome and admire.

5- Armenian Wines

Armenian Wines

The love of Armenians for wine is another. There are tasting houses in most cities where you can taste almost every favorite Armenian wine. We recommend you to try it.

6- Harisa

Harisa

Seeing Harisa, Turks feel like they have traveled to Central Anatolia. As you know, the production of the keskek in Armenia is called Harisa. Armenians, on the other hand, say that this dish is the invention of their ancestors.

7- Khorovats

Khorovats

If you have a craving for barbecue, you can order Khorovats in a restaurant right away. This dish, which is made of lamb and beef meat on skewers, is served after being cooked slowly over the barbecue fire and amazes those who taste it with its soft consistency.

8- Boiled Lentils

Boiled green lentils

The stewed lentil dish doesn't really have much of a feature. We can also define it as one of the appetizers that are usually consumed alongside alcohol in Armenian restaurants.

9- Pomegranate

Pomegranate

In Armenia, pomegranate symbolizes fertility and this fruit is shown as the most important symbol of the country. The public interest in this fruit, which you can easily find in almost every street vendor, is also very high.

10- Peach

Peach

The national fruit of the Armenians is the peach. The importance given to this fruit in the country is quite high. The frequently consumed peach is one of the foods that attracts the attention of tourists coming to the region.