TRADITIONAL ARMENIAN GOMGUSH

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Gomgush is a traditional brothy stew of Armenia. Fresh ingredients are very important and it is cooked it in an unwashed tonir (similar to a tandoor) that is kept in family. After many gomgush are made it will keep getting better and better!

Provided by Tigran Mesropyan

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews

Time 3h45m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 bunch basil, chopped
1 bunch cilantro, chopped
1 bunch parsley, chopped
1 sprig thyme, chopped
5 medium tomatoes, chopped
3 green bell peppers, chopped
6 medium russet potatoes, peeled
3 pounds lamb chops, cubed
3 teaspoons ground cumin
1 sprig mint, chopped
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 eggplants, chopped
3 carrots, chopped
2 cups beer, or more to taste
4 brown onions, chopped
7 cloves garlic, minced

Steps:

  • Combine basil, cilantro, parsley, and thyme in a bowl. Reserve 2 tablespoons in a bowl and refrigerate. Place 1/2 of the herb mixture in the bottom of a large soup pot. Add 1/2 the tomatoes, 1/2 the bell peppers, and the potatoes in layers. Top with lamb and season with cumin, mint, salt, and black pepper. Add eggplant, carrots, remaining tomatoes, remaining bell peppers, and remaining herb mixture. Pour in beer.
  • Cover the pot with a lid and cook over medium heat about 1 hour. Add onions and garlic. Season with salt if necessary and cook 2 hours more. Garnish with reserved 2 tablespoons herb mixture and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 481.1 calories, Carbohydrate 48.2 g, Cholesterol 80.7 mg, Fat 19.6 g, Fiber 9.8 g, Protein 27.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 118.9 mg, Sugar 10.9 g

Sodiq Adeleye
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Overall, this was a good recipe. The flavors were nice and the lamb was cooked well. I would definitely make it again.


Abdallah Touaibia
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I think I'll stick to simpler dishes in the future.


Muhammad Arbaz
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I'm not sure if I did something wrong, but my gomgush turned out a bit dry. It was still tasty, but not as good as I expected.


Mohammad Rayhan
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This dish is perfect for a special occasion. It's sure to impress your guests.


Lucky Moses
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I love the combination of spices in this dish. It's so flavorful and unique.


Rahim Butt
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This gomgush is a great make-ahead meal. I made it the night before and it reheated perfectly.


james kihenjo
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I'm not a huge fan of lamb, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm glad I did! The sauce was so flavorful and the lamb was cooked perfectly.


Devraj Lama
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This recipe was a bit more time-consuming than I expected, but it was worth it. The end result was a delicious and impressive dish.


RASEL 24
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I wasn't sure what to expect with this dish, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors were unique and delicious, and the lamb was very tender.


Guadalupe Sotelo
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The lamb was cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful.


KitKatsPlayz
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I've made this gomgush several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The lamb is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is rich and flavorful.


Zariah Box
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I especially liked the combination of the lamb and the plums.


Amos Sospeter
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The sauce was so flavorful and the lamb was cooked perfectly.


Suzi Shift
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This gomgush turned out amazing! The flavors were so rich and complex, and the lamb was fall-off-the-bone tender. I will definitely be making this again soon.