Khapama
Main Dishes • Armenian
Description
This recipe was shared with us by Sarah Brown, the head chef of a popular American restaurant.
Ingredients
- Pumpkin 10 lbs
- Basmati rice 5 lbs
- Raisins 10 oz
- Dried Apricots 10 oz
- Prunes 10 oz
- Chopped almonds 10 oz
- Walnuts 5 oz
- Honey 5 oz
- Butter 5 oz
- Salt to taste
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1
Boil the rice until cooked.
Step 2
Cut a small cap off the pumpkin.
Step 3
Remove seeds and fibers from the pumpkin. Use a spoon to scoop out some of the flesh from the walls. The wall thickness should remain about 12 mm.
Step 4
Rinse the raisins, dried apricots, and prunes, and chop them finely.
Step 5
Sauté in butter for 3–4 minutes.
Step 6
Soak the almonds for 20 minutes.
Step 7
Chop the walnuts coarsely. Add to the dried fruits. Mix everything well.
Step 8
Add the nuts and dried fruits to the boiled rice. Add salt. Mix.
Step 9
Brush the inside of the prepared pumpkin with honey, add the filling. Cover with a lid.
Step 10
Place in a preheated oven at 355°F for 1.5 hours.
Step 11
Remove from the oven, take off the top, and optionally place a piece of butter and a bit of honey on top.
Step 12
Serve.
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