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Brtuch (Armenian semolina dumplings)

Brtuch are small dumplings of semolina or cracked wheat stuffed with spiced meat or vegetables, cooked in water or broth. They are eaten hot, flavoured with butter or yoghurt.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Pâte

Farce

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Nutrition facts

585 kcal per serving

Protein
26.1 g
Carbohydrates
56.9 g
of which sugars
2.6 g
Fat
27.1 g
of which saturated fat
10.2 g
Fiber
3.4 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Mix the semolina with the salt, the egg and 200 ml of lukewarm water until you get a soft dough. Cover and let rest for 20 minutes.
  2. Sauté the chopped onion in the oil, then add the meat, spices and tomato paste. Cook for 10 minutes, then let cool and add the parsley.
  3. Shape small balls of dough, hollow them out with your finger, fill with a little of the filling and close them carefully into dumplings.
  4. Bring the stock to the boil, then drop in the brtuch and simmer for 20 minutes covered, until they rise to the surface.
  5. Drain them gently and melt the butter in a pan until it turns lightly brown.
  6. Arrange the brtuch in bowls, drizzle with the browned butter and serve with plain yoghurt.

Variations and tips

Vegetarian version. Replace the beef with cooked lentils and caramelised onion.

Chicken stock version. Use chicken stock for a milder, more classic flavour.

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