Armenian style cold pickerel is a traditional dish from Armenia that is typically served as an appetizer or main course. It is made with pickerel fish that is filleted and then marinated in a mixture of lemon juice, garlic, herbs, and spices. The fish is then wrapped in grape leaves and simmered in a seasoned broth until cooked through. The resulting dish is a flavorful and refreshing fish dish that is perfect for a summer meal.
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ARMENIAN-STYLE COLD PICKEREL
Steps:
- Stir together parsley, onions and garlic; spread half on bottom of large nonstick or cast-iron skillet and place ginger and bay leaves on top. Sprinkle salt and pepper all over fillets; arrange on parsley mixture and top with remaining parsley mixture. Drizzle with oil, then 1/4 cup/ 60 ml water. Remove and discard peel and white pith from lemons, thinly slice lemons, removing seeds. Spread single layer of slices over parlsey mixture to completely cover. Bring to boil, cover, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovering for the last 5 minutes, until thickest part of fish flakes easily with fork, about 25 minutes. Let cool. Transfer to serving platter, removing bay leaves; cover and refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours.
EASY ARMENIAN STYLE PITA SANDWICHES
Don't remember where this one came from, but I've been making these for years. Very refreshing and tasty, great for a hot summer dinner with salad on the side. When it's really hot, I like these with cold, fresh tomato slices stuffed inside.
Provided by BIG_CHIEF
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 45m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Fry ground beef or ground Bison in 10-12 inch skillet over medium heat, breaking up until it is fine and no pink remains. Drain off any excess grease and return to skillet.
- Add onion soup packet and water. Stir to distribute evenly. Reduce heat to low and simmer covered until onion is tender, about 15-20 minutes and replacing the cover when done stirring.
- Turn off heat. Stir in yogurt. Let sit 5-10 minutes until heated through - do NOT allow to boil - remove from heat, if necessary.
- Stir in mint, cover and let sit for 3-5 more minutes.
- Spoon into pita bread halves and serve. Add sliced tomato if desired.
ARMENIAN-STYLE POTATO SALAD
Potato salad is the first food I remember eating, so I really do have a deep emotional attachment, but every so often, I crave something completely different-and this Armenian-style potato salad is completely different. And completely delicious. And, unlike American-style, completely safe left on a sunny picnic table for hours. Serve drizzled with more olive oil and garnished with more fresh mint.
Provided by Chef John
Categories No Mayo Potato Salad
Time 3h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Transfer sliced potatoes into a large pot with enough cold water to cover the potatoes by a couple of inches. Stir in 1 rounded tablespoon kosher salt and 2 ½ teaspoons dried mint. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium and let cook until tender, about 15 minutes, checking every 5 to 6 minutes for doneness. Drain well.
- Transfer cooked potatoes to a large mixing bowl and let cool slightly.
- While potatoes cool, heat ¼ cup olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add red onion, red bell pepper, garlic, and a pinch of salt; cook and stir for just 1 minute. Turn off the heat and stir in remaining dried mint.
- Drizzle freshly squeezed lemon juice into potatoes and toss gently with a spatula. Add green onions, red onion mixture, remaining olive oil, fresh mint, fresh parsley, salt to taste, black pepper, chili flakes, and cayenne. Mix with a spatula until combined.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled and flavors have melded, 3 to 4 hours.
- Unwrap; stir, taste, and adjust seasonings as needed to personal tastes. The salad almost always needs more salt stirred in once it's tasted after being chilled. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.7 calories, Carbohydrate 34.9 g, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 734.2 mg
EECH (ARMENIAN BULGUR SIDE DISH)
A tangy, savory Armenian side dish that can be served warm, room temperature or cold. I first tried it at St. Mary's Armenian Church in Florida at their food fest and became instantly hooked. It is a mixture of bulgur (cracked wheat), onions, tomatoes, peppers and parsley.
Provided by mommycook
Categories Grains
Time 55m
Yield 1/2 cup servings, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Chop onion and peppers into a small dice or pulse them in a food processor.
- Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium heat and add diced vegetables.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and saute 5-10 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Add can of tomato sauce, tomato paste and the juice of the 2 lemons. Fill the tomato can with water and add that to the pan.
- Bring to a boil and add paprika, salt and pepper.
- Add the bulgur, remove from heat, cover the pan and let sit until liquid is absorbed and bulgur is tender (about 1/2 hour).
- Stir in chopped parsley.
- Can be eaten immediately, within a couple hours, or refrigerate and eat later.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 116.7, Fat 3.8, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 188.1, Carbohydrate 19.7, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 3.5, Protein 3.3
Tips:
- Choose the right fish: Pickerel is the traditional fish used in this dish, but you can also use other white fish such as trout, bass, or cod.
- Keep the fish cold: It is important to keep the fish cold throughout the preparation and cooking process. This will help prevent the fish from becoming tough.
- Use a sharp knife: A sharp knife will make it easier to cut the fish into thin slices.
- Don't overcook the fish: Pickerel is a delicate fish, so it is important not to overcook it. The fish should be cooked until it is just opaque in the center.
- Chill the fish before serving: After the fish is cooked, let it cool completely before chilling it in the refrigerator. This will help the flavors to develop.
Conclusion:
Armenian-style cold pickerel is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for a summer meal. The fish is delicate and flaky, and the flavors of the marinade are perfectly balanced. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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