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Armenian Pilaf Khapama
VEGETARIAN

Armenian Pilaf Khapama

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Main Dishes | Armenian cuisine

⏳ Time

2 hours

🥕 Ingredients

10

🍽️ Servings

8

Description

The pilaf can include a variety of dried fruits. Whole almonds can also be used, but they should be peeled beforehand.

Ingredients

  • Pumpkin - 4 lbs
  • Chopped almonds - 1.8 oz
  • Basmati rice - 3.5 oz
  • Butter - 3.5 oz
  • Raisins - 1.8 oz
  • Apple - 1 piece
  • Dates - 1.8 oz
  • Prunes - 1.8 oz
  • Honey - to taste
  • Salt - to taste

Step by Step guide

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Step 1

Prepare the necessary ingredients.

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Step 2

Boil the rinsed rice for 4-5 minutes, then drain the excess water.

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Step 3

Toast the almonds in a dry skillet until golden brown, then transfer them to a clean dish.

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Step 4

In the same skillet, melt 20 grams of butter and sauté the peeled and diced apple with the prepared dried fruits for 2–3 minutes.

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Step 5

Wash the pumpkin, cut off the top, and scoop out all the seeds and fibers.

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Step 6

Combine the prepared dried fruits, almonds, and rice.

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Step 7

Add honey and salt to taste.

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Step 8

Transfer the filling into the pumpkin. The filling will expand during cooking, so be sure not to fill the pumpkin to the brim.

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Step 9

Place pieces of butter on top and cover with the pumpkin lid.

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Step 10

Place in the oven preheated to 356°F for 1.5 hours.

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