Traditional Armenian Harissa with Sirvart Bakmazian (English Dub)

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner and chicken thighs are more affordable.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil adds healthy fats while margarine is often less expensive.

bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried basil

Dried basil can mimic some flavor notes of bay leaves.

cinnamon

💰Cheaper: allspice

Allspice can provide a similar warmth to dishes.

Cut chicken into pieces about 2 centimeters in size.

Add water to cover the wheat completely.

Add 2 cups of chicken and 1 cup of veal to the pot.

Add bay leaves, salt, and black pepper to the pot.

Cook until the meat is soft, which takes about an hour.

Pull the meat apart and mix it into the mixture.

Crush the minced onions and add them to the wheat seeds.

Add water and cook the mixture.

Add a dash of cumin, a little bit of black pepper, and salt to taste.

Cook until the wheat takes shape, checking frequently to prevent burning.

Melt butter and add red pepper and paprika to it before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens