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Khorovats

Armenia

A khorovats maestro commands respect in Armenian society. Summer weekends are built around it.

Armenian barbecue — the national obsession. Pork, lamb or vegetables grilled over charcoal or wood. In Armenia, the art of khorovats is a matter of enormous pride.

Authentic Armenia Khorovats recipe
Prep
4 hrs
Cook
20 mins
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
405 kcal
Serves
4
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used

Ingredients

1kgpork neck or lamb shoulder, cubed or ribs
1onion, grated
1 tspblack pepper
1 tspcoriander
saltgenerous
lavash and herbsto serve

Method

1

Season meat with onion, pepper, coriander and salt. Marinate 4 hours.

2

Thread onto skewers or grill directly.

3

Grill over charcoal, turning, until charred outside and juicy within.

4

Serve with lavash, fresh herbs and raw vegetables.

Chef's Tip

Khorovats does not use marinades with acidic components — the flavour comes from heat and the quality of the meat.

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