Dolma as comfort food — exactly what I needed

Some dishes exist to comfort and Dolma is absolutely in that category. The subtly tangy quality works on something almost primal — you feel the warmth of it immediately. lamb shoulder does work that no substitute can replicate.

the Armenian genocide shaped diaspora communities who carried the cuisine globally. There's something about the a family khorovats barbecue Sunday context that reinforces the comfort effect. Armenian brandy alongside is the traditional way and it makes complete sense. I come back to this dish when I need something dependable and restorative.