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Nutritional Values
350kcal
25gProtein
30gCarbs
15gFat
7gFibre
350 gServing
* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.
Allergens
🥛 Dairy
Armenian Borscht
How to order / say it
Say it
Հայկական բորշ — [har-mi-neek bor-shch]
Order
I'll have the Armenian Borscht, please.
Locally
Կխնդրեմ հայկական բորշ:
Say locally
A beetroot-based soup with meat, distinct to Yerevan.
Why try it?
This hearty soup captures the essence of comfort food in Yerevan and is beloved during cold seasons.
How it tastes
A symphony of earthy beets, tender meat, and the tang of sour cream create a full-bodied flavor.
Origin & History — first documented: 1950
Adopted and localized in Yerevan during the Soviet era, becoming distinct with local twists in the mid-20th century.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥕 300 g beetroot
- 🥩 400 g beef
- 🧄 100 g onion
- 🥕 100 g carrots
- 🥛 100 g sour cream
Method
- 1 Cook beef and chopped vegetables in water until tender.
- 2 Add grated beetroot and simmer.
- 3 Serve with a dollop of sour cream.
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