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Nutritional Values
680kcal
45gProtein
5gCarbs
54gFat
1gFibre
350 gServing
* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.
Khorovats
How to order / say it
Say it
Խորոված — [khoro-vots]
Order
I'll have the Khorovats, please.
Locally
Կխնդրեմ խորոված:
Say locally
Traditional Armenian barbecue, typically skewered and grilled.
Why try it?
A true staple of Yerevan's social gatherings and celebrations, representing community and hospitality.
How it tastes
The smoky, rich flavors of marinated meat grilled to perfection give a taste of Yerevan's culinary soul.
Origin & History — first documented: 1820
Khorovats traces back to the early 19th century in Yerevan, where it became popular during communal gatherings.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥩 500 g lamb
- 🧄 100 g onion
- 🧂 5 g salt
- 🧂 2 g pepper
- 🫒 50 ml olive oil
Method
- 1 Marinate lamb in olive oil, salt, pepper, and sliced onions for several hours.
- 2 Skewer the marinated meat.
- 3 Grill over open flames until cooked to your liking.
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