The cuisine of Armenia - Asia

The foods of Armenia

Because of their geography and shared histories, many Armenian dishes can also be found in similar forms in the cuisines of its neighbors like Georgia, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Iran, and the North Caucasus.

The cuisine is rich in vegetables, meat, and fish; however, eggplant, lamb, and lavash (flatbread) make up its primary components. In addition, cracked wheat, or bulgur, is often used instead of rice and maize in Armenian cuisine.

Armenian food traditions were formed over thousands of years in the Armenian Highlands, a fertile region well-suited to growing wheat, lentils, apricots, figs, and pomegranate. However, its location made it a prime place for conflict between warring empires which in turn made Armenian food culture subject to constant change.

Armenia - See the recipes

Appetizer recipes coming soon

Main recipes

Chicken salad with couscous Nicoise orzo salad Orzo pilaf with green onions Orzo salad with lemon and herb

Side dishes recipes

Lavash Orzo salad with lemon and herb Vegetable and herb orzo salad Dessert recipes coming soon

Chicken salad with couscous Lavash Nicoise orzo salad Orzo pilaf with green onions Orzo salad with lemon and herb Vegetable and herb orzo salad

Cooking in Armenia