How to Make Armenian Ghapama | Ղափամա | Eats With Gasia

dried fruits

🥗Healthier: fresh fruits

💰Cheaper: raisins

Fresh fruits add natural sweetness without added sugar.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Maple syrup is a natural sweetener with a unique flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides healthy fats and is plant-based.

nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Seeds are often more affordable and nut-free.

Cut the top off the pumpkin in a circle shape.

Clean the inside of the pumpkin, using gloves.

Boil 2 cups of rice until almost ready, then drain and rinse with cold water.

In a frying skillet, melt a generous amount of butter and add dried fruits and nuts.

Add a generous amount of cinnamon to the dried fruits and nuts mixture.

In a bowl, combine the boiled rice with honey, melted butter, salt, and cinnamon.

Layer the rice mixture and the dried fruits and nuts inside the pumpkin, starting with a layer of rice, then dried fruits and nuts, and topping off with more rice and remaining dried fruits and nuts.

Brush the outside of the pumpkin with vegetable oil before baking.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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