Arisa

10 servings

240 minutes

Arisa is a traditional Armenian dish filled with the warmth of home cooking and the history of ancient traditions. The recipe's base is round-grain wheat called dzavar, which gives the dish a unique creamy texture. Tender chicken meat, simmered in aromatic broth for a long time, becomes soft and rich in flavors. Butter added at the end of cooking makes arisa velvety and delicate. The dish requires patience – it cooks for several hours while being stirred constantly to achieve perfect consistency. Arisa is a symbol of hospitality, often served on holidays and family celebrations. Its soft, warming taste makes it an ideal choice for cozy evenings when one wants to enjoy traditional Armenian cuisine.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 665.5
• Proteins: 32g
• Fats: 30.3g
• Carbohydrates: 70.7g

Ingredients

• Round grain wheat (dzavar): 1 kg
• Chicken: 1200 g
• Butter: 150 g
• Water: 4 l
• Salt: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Sort and rinse the beans. Put the chicken to boil, use the broth for making arisa.

   Required ingredients:

   • Round grain wheat (dzavar): 1 kg
   • Chicken: 1200 g
   • Water: 4 l

2. Separate the boiled chicken from the bones.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken: 1200 g

3. Add the pulp to the broth and add the stock. Continue to cook for 3-4 hours, stirring constantly.

   Required ingredients:

   • Round grain wheat (dzavar): 1 kg
   • Chicken: 1200 g
   • Water: 4 l

4. At the end of cooking, add butter, salt to taste, and simmer for another 10 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 150 g
   • Salt:  to taste