Matsnabrdosh
2 servings
30 minutes
Matsnabrdoš is a refreshing dish from Armenian cuisine designed for hot days. Its base is matsuni, a traditional sour milk product that gives the dish a gentle tang and silky texture. Fresh cucumbers and aromatic herbs—dill, cilantro, basil—add brightness to the flavor, while finely chopped walnuts finish the composition with a pleasant crunch. This dish requires no cooking, making it easy and quick to prepare. It is served cold, often as a light summer soup or sauce for meat and vegetable dishes. Historically, matsnabrdoš symbolizes respect for simple, natural ingredients that harmoniously combine in this refreshing Armenian delicacy.
1
Wash and clean the cucumbers. Cut into small cubes. Chop the greens finely.
- Cucumbers: 2 pieces
- Basil: 1 bunch
- Dill: 1 bunch
- Coriander: 1 bunch
2
Whisk the matsoni with either a whisk or a blender. Add herbs, cucumbers, and salt. Place in the refrigerator for 10-20 minutes.
- Matsoni: 600 ml
- Cucumbers: 2 pieces
- Basil: 1 bunch
- Dill: 1 bunch
- Coriander: 1 bunch
- Salt: pinch
3
Serve cold, sprinkled with finely chopped walnuts.
- Walnuts: 2 teaspoons