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Jajukh | Traditional Salad From Armenia, Eastern Europe | TasteAtlas

Cucumber Yogurt Salad (Jajukh)

(Cucumber Yogurt Salad)

Jajukh is a traditional salad originating from Armenia. The salad is usually made with a combination of sliced cucumbers, yogurt, crushed garlic, chopped mint, and salt. The ingredients are stirred until combined, and ice cubes are then added to the bowl and left to slightly melt.


The salad is then stirred once more and served cold. Jajukh is especially popular on hot summer days due to its refreshing properties. It’s recommended to serve it with pita or lavash on the side.

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Flatbread

Lavash

Lavash is a traditional flatbread claimed by many food specialists to be Armenian in origin, but it is well-known and prepared throughout ... Read more

Flatbread

Pita bread

Pita bread is a type of flatbread believed to have originated in the Middle East around 2500 BCE, making it one of the oldest types of bread in the world.... Read more

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