Top 10 Must Try Armenia Foods 2025

ground lamb

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey reduces fat content, while ground beef is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is thicker and creamier, while sour cream may be more affordable.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: frozen herbs

Dried herbs are more shelf-stable, and frozen herbs can be less expensive.

Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning.

Mix ground lamb, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, chopped parsley, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a bowl until well combined.

Form the meat mixture into long, flat shapes around the soaked skewers.

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat until hot.

Brush the kebabs with olive oil to prevent sticking.

Place the kebabs on the grill and cook for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through.

Remove kebabs from the grill and let rest for a few minutes.

Serve kebabs with warm pita bread, sliced tomatoes, bell peppers, cucumbers, and a dollop of yogurt.

Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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