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Churchkhela is a traditional Caucasian candy that is shaped into a sausage. This candy is made by dipping a long string of nuts (usually walnut halves) in concentrated grape juice, then leaving the concoction to dry.
It is so healthy and so nutritious that, in the past, it was even carried by Georgian warriors on their long journeys. Although walnuts are usually used in the preparation of churchkhela, they can be replaced by almonds, hazelnuts, or raisins.
Gatnabour or katnapour is a traditional rice pudding originating from Armenia. It’s usually made with a combination of rice, milk, salt, sugar, and water, while cinnamon powder and rose water are common additions. The rice is cooked in boiling water until almost tender, and it’s then finished in a pot filled with warm milk.
The mixture is cooked over low heat, and it’s constantly stirred. Once the rice pudding thickens, salt and sugar are stirred in, and gatnabour is then served in individual bowls. This rice pudding can be enjoyed warm, at room temperature, or chilled.
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Anoushabour is an Armenian dessert that is traditionally consumed on Christmas and New Year's Eve. The skinless whole wheat (gorgos or korkot) is cooked separately or with various fruit and spices until it develops a porridge-like consistency.
Once prepared, it is served in a bowl and can be garnished with hazelnuts, almonds, and pomegranate seeds.
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Shakarshee is a traditional cookie originating from Armenia. The cookies are usually made with a combination of wheat flour, egg yolks, walnuts (chopped and halved), icing sugar, and butter. In order to prepare them, butter is mixed with icing sugar, and egg yolks are then added to the mix until well-blended.
Flour is added to the mixture along with chopped walnuts, and the dough is formed into small balls. Walnut halves are pushed on top of each cookies, and they’re baked in the oven until golden. Once cooled, shakarshee can be enjoyed with a cup of tea on the side.
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