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Armenia Recipes

Ancient highland kitchens of apricot, lavash, and pomegranate. Not sure what to eat in Armenia? Start with Khorovats, Lahmajoun, Ghapama (Stuffed Pumpkin) and Zhingyalov Hats. Here are 6 authentic Armenia recipes, each from a specific region, with cultural context and dietary substitutions for every table.
6 recipes
Ghapama (Stuffed Pumpkin)Yerevan, Armenia · medium · 115 minA whole pumpkin packed with rice, dried apricots, walnuts, and honey, baked until the shell is a spoonable bowl.
KhorovatsYerevan, Armenia · medium · 55 minArmenian barbecue: marinated pork or lamb grilled over vine coals with fire-roasted vegetables.
Zhingyalov HatsYerevan, Armenia · medium · 50 minThin flatbread stuffed with a dozen or more chopped herbs and greens, griddled until blistered.
SpasYerevan, Armenia · easy · 45 minA warming yogurt-and-wheat soup fragrant with mint and herbs, a soothing Armenian everyday bowl.
LahmajounYerevan, Armenia · medium · 52 minPaper-thin Armenian flatbread spread with a bright, spiced lamb and pepper paste, baked crisp and eaten with lemon.
Sini MantiYerevan, Armenia · advanced · 100 minTiny open Armenian dumplings baked crisp, then bathed in a tomato broth and topped with garlic yogurt and sumac.
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