Manti as comfort food — exactly what I needed

Some dishes exist to comfort and Manti is absolutely in that category. The rich from slow-cooked lamb quality works on something almost primal — you feel the warmth of it immediately. tarragon does work that no substitute can replicate.

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