This topic is for gourmets, yes. Armenian cuisine is famous far beyond the borders of the country, and national Armenian dishes can often be found in other countries, but it is still better to try them at home.
While you are traveling around the country, you will have time to taste and responsibly declare – food is what it is worth coming to this Transcaucasian republic for! You will learn what khash is and what is the right way to eat dolma, as well as go to a restaurant serving the best jengyalov hats.
In Armenia, fresh vegetables and fruits, greens, lavash, various cheeses and dairy products must be on the table – this is something that an Armenian feast cannot do without.
It is clear that the dishes of Armenian cuisine are even more diverse than we discussed in this article, we will tell you about the most delicious and popular ones that you should definitely try if you come to Armenia, and which you can cook at home. Armenian ready to eat food you can find in almost every European country. For instance Armenian food in the UK is getting more and more popular.
We will introduce you to the top 3 group of products which are a must try in Armenia or in any country where you can find Armenian foods.
Milk products.
The most famous traditional dairy product in Armenia is matsun – simply put, thick sour milk. In summer, matsun is diluted with water and a tan is obtained, which refreshes and cools well, because the heat at this time of the year is unreal.
Cheeses on the Armenian table are highly respected: chechil (braided in a pigtail), motal (crumbly cheese), chanakh (brine cheese soaked in a special brine, a little spicy and salty).
Alcohol and soft drinks.
Well, of course, cognac is the number one Armenian drink. This does not imply that it is only consumed in Armenia; rather, it is the country’s primary export. Six varieties of grapes are now grown exclusively for the manufacturing of cognac in Armenia. The cognac itself is split into ordinary, vintage, and collection.
- Mulberry vodka “Artsakh” – a strong drink infused with white mulberries, first appeared in Nagorno-Karabakh. It has a strong berry flavor and scent.
- Although it is commonly believed that the best wines are produced in neighboring Georgia, we found excellent wine in Armenia. It is made only in one region, not far from the village of Areni.
- The mineral water “Jermuk” is also a well-known export product, bottled at the same-named resort. It is indicated for usage in stomach and neurological system illnesses, as well as during the eating process.
- Every Armenian, most likely, starts their day with a cup of delicious coffee. On coals or sand, it is cooked vigorously.
Armenian sweets.
Gata – sweet cake. There are four (or so) varieties of gata depending on the region – it is made from puff. Yeast and even unleavened dough with the addition of butter, flour and powdered sugar. It turns out delicious and very satisfying!
- Nazuk – puff rolls with buttery-flour filling or walnut filling. Walnuts are strung on a thread and dipped in a thick syrup of grape, pomegranate, or apricot juice.
- Armenians produce jam out of nearly everything that grows on their land. Apricots, plums, dogwood, figs, quince, and even walnuts with cinnamon and cardamom are among the ingredients.
