Traditional Armenian Gomgush

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Armenian gomgush is a traditional brothy stew. Fresh ingredients are very important in this recipe, which is cooked in an unwashed tonir (similar to a tandoor) kept in families. After many gomgush are made, it will keep getting better and better!

Prep
31 min
Cook
58 min
Servings
Difficulty
Hard

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine basil, cilantro, parsley, and thyme in a bowl; reserve 2 tablespoons herb mixture in a bowl and refrigerate.
  2. 2 Place ½ of the remaining herb mixture in a large soup pot. Add ½ of the tomatoes, ½ of the bell peppers, and ½ of the potatoes in layers. Top with lamb; season with cumin, mint, salt, and black pepper. Layer in eggplant and carrots, then top with remaining tomatoes, bell peppers, potatoes, and remaining ½ of herb mixture. Pour in beer.
  3. 3 Cover pot; cook over medium heat about 1 hour. Add onions and garlic. Taste and season with salt if necessary; cook 2 hours more. Garnish with reserved 2 tablespoons herb mixture; serve hot.

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