Khorovats Recipe; Do not Miss this Delicious Armenian Kebab

Khorovats is a traditional Armenian dish that is beloved around the world. Whether trying to recreate your favorite childhood memories or learn something new, this recipe will teach you how to make delicious and flavorful Khorovats. Khorovats dish is made by grilling meat over hot coals until it’s crispy outside and juicy inside. The ingredients for this recipe are simple and easy to find so anyone can make it at home.

Armenian Khorovats Health Benefits

Khorovats is typically cooked over an open fire, which helps seal the flavor and retain moisture. The meats are also often marinated in olive oil, vinegar, garlic, lemon juice, and other seasonings to give them a unique taste. These marinades help reduce the fat in the dish without sacrificing its flavor. Additionally, the vegetables in Khorovats provide essential vitamins and minerals for overall health.

How to Make Khorovats Grill?

Ingredients

• 1 kg roasted pork
• 250 grams bacon 
• 2 large onions 
• 100 milliliters water 
• Salt and pepper as needed
• Other spices according to your taste

Directions

Step One

To make a delicious Khorovats, finely chop the meat, and place it in a bowl. Cut the onion into rings, and add them to the meat. Add spices, pour water, and marinate for 30 minutes. 

Step Two

Cut the bacon into thin layers. After marinating the meat, skewer the Khorovats with onions and bacon in the middle. In this recipe, we use containers to make the Khorovats. So, take a container and place the skewers in it.

Step Three

Put the remaining onion on the bottom of the container. Remember that you should put 4-5 skewers in each container.

Step Four

Close the container with foil and make sure the outside of the container is dry. Place in a cold oven (so that the glass does not break) and turn it on 180-200С, 60-80 minutes. 

Step Five

Carefully (as slowly as possible) open the oven to avoid damaging the glass due to temperature fluctuations. After doing this, you can eat.

• Note: You can also skewer the Khorovats and fry them on charcoal.

How to Serve Khorovats?

After an hour, take the Khorovats out of the oven, serve, and enjoy!

Do not forget to make this recipe and share it with us. If you also have any related questions about this recipe, please do not hesitate to ask.

If you like the taste of Khorovats, we recommend you try Shishlik, Chicken souvlaki, and Mtsvadi.

FAQs about Khorovats

• What is Khorovats?

Khorovats is a traditional dish that Armenians have enjoyed for centuries. It is a type of kebab made from grilled meat, usually beef or pork, marinated in spices and herbs. This dish offers many health benefits due to its nutritious ingredients.

• How long does it take to make Khorovats?

Assuming you are making Khorovats from scratch, it will take approximately 3 hours to make this dish.

Khorovats Recipe; Do not Miss this Delicious Armenian Kebab

Recipe by FerdosCourse: MainCuisine: ArmenianDifficulty: Medium

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

30

minutes

Cooking time

20

minutes

Calories per serving

350

kcal

Khorovats dish is made by grilling meat over hot coals until it’s crispy outside and juicy inside. 

Ingredients

• 1 kg roasted pork

• 250 grams bacon 

• 2 large onions 

• 100 milliliters water 

• Salt and pepper as needed

• Other spices according to your taste

Directions

• To make a delicious Khorovats, finely chop the meat, and place it in a bowl. Cut the onion into rings, and add them to the meat. Add spices, pour water, and marinate for 30 minutes. 
• Cut the bacon into thin layers. After marinating the meat, skewer the Khorovats with onions and bacon in the middle. In this recipe, we use containers to make the Khorovats. So, take a container and place the skewers in it.
• Put the remaining onion on the bottom of the container. Remember that you should put 4-5 skewers in each container.
• Close the container with foil and make sure the outside of the container is dry. Place in a cold oven (so that the glass does not break) and turn it on 180-200С, 60-80 minutes. 
• Carefully (as slowly as possible) open the oven to avoid damaging the glass due to temperature fluctuations. After doing this, you can eat.

Recipe Video

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