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Ghapama

🇦🇲 A dish from Armenia

Ghapama, a dish from Armenia
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Ghapama is an Armenian stuffed pumpkin dish, usually served as a dessert. It is prepared by removing the inside of the pumpkin and stuffing it with cooked rice, butter, honey, dried fruits, nuts, and meat, to be baked.

What gives it away

🥘Main ingredientspumpkin, rice, butter, honey, dried fruits, nuts
🔥Cooking methodstuffed and baked
👅Flavour & stylesweet, festive
🕒When it’s eatencelebratory dessert or special-occasion dish

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Ghapama come from?
Ghapama is a dish that originated in Armenia.
What is Ghapama?
Ghapama is an Armenian stuffed pumpkin dish, usually served as a dessert. It is prepared by removing the inside of the pumpkin and stuffing it with cooked rice, butter, honey, dried fruits, nuts, and meat, to be baked.