In the country, the Armenian community It is the protagonist in offering a strong cultural imprint. In various regions of the city of Buenos Aires, Armenians have provided their identity in countless and diverse establishments dedicated to offering part of their tradition in art and gastronomy.
In Armenian cuisine, food says as much about the geography of the land as it does about the animals and vegetables that grow there. Its people share beliefs, customs, traditions and carry out one of the oldest cuisines in the world, a culinary aspect that depends largely on meat, vegetables and bread.
Armenians never sit at the table without bread. The best known is the lavasha traditional flatbread baked in an underground clay oven known as tone An essential companion to complement five emblematic dishes of this Eurasian nation that you should know.
Harissa
Made from just two ingredients, lamb and cracked wheat, harissa is a deceptively simple dish. When done right, this traditional food is comforting and tasty. The lamb neck or shoulder is simmered in a large pot for hours, until very tender, and then removed from the bone. Once the meat is ready, the cracked wheat is cooked in the reserved lamb broth, before being combined with the shredded meat. Finally, the finished dish is served with melted butter and vegetable pickles.
Tolma
The name comes from an Urartian word “toli” that was once used for grape leaves. It is made of meat, rice and various herbs. First, the beef is ground, then rice is added and the overall mixture is seasoned with different herbs. The mixture is then wrapped in grape leaves, although over time cabbage leaves were introduced as a variant. Currently, both versions are accepted in national cuisine.
Spas
Spas is a yogurt soup served cold during warm weather and hot during cold weather. It is made with everyday ingredients of the Armenian people such as yogurt, sour cream, flour, egg and wheat berries, and then decorated with onions fried in butter and a little chopped cilantro.
Jengyalov Hac
Jengyalov hac is a type of Armenian flatbread filled with finely chopped herbs and green vegetables such as cilantro, parsley, spinach, onion, and dill. Some say this healthy bread is made from more than 10 types of vegetables, others suggest 20 or more, some of which are grown only in Armenia.
Ghapama
Ghapama is a stuffed and cooked pumpkin dish that is often prepared during the Christmas season. The main ingredients are pumpkin, rice, dried fruits and nuts. Generally, it is served during the holidays, either as a main course or dessert.
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