Mount Ararat with the historic Khor Virap monastery visible at center-left

Cuisine

The ishkhan (Salmo ischchan) is a trout species endemic to Lake Sevan, Armenia's largest freshwater lake at 1,900 meters elevation. Traditional preparations include grilling over charcoal, baking with pomegranate juice, and stuffing with herb mixtures before roasting. The fish has the status of a national culinary symbol in Armenia.

The ishkhan (Salmo ischchan) is a trout species endemic to Lake Sevan, Armenia's largest freshwater lake at 1,900 meters elevation. Traditional preparations include grilling over charcoal, baking with pomegranate juice, and stuffing with herb mixtures before roasting. The fish has the status of a national culinary symbol in Armenia.

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