Why Khorovats deserves more attention

Khorovats rarely gets the international recognition it deserves. The sweet-sour from pomegranate and apricot complexity is genuine, not simple, and the technique involved in using pomegranate correctly takes real skill.

Armenia claims the world's oldest winery dating to 4100 BC and has a deep wine-making heritage. I encountered it first in a family khorovats barbecue Sunday and that context helped me understand it properly. madzoon tan yoghurt drink is the natural accompaniment and the combination makes the case for the dish. If you haven't explored this cuisine seriously, Khorovats is the dish to start with.