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Kanachi (Armenian Herb Salad)

Cuisine of Armenia Kanachi ( -- Armenian for herbs) consists of an assortment of various aromatic and tasty herbs that are served raw as an appetizer and/or side dish next to main courses of Armenian dishes. There is also a Persian cuisine equivalent called sabzi khordan. The herbs usually include basil (rehan, purple basil as well as green, specifically the

Kanachi (Armenian Herb Salad) prepared recipe
PrepNot statedCook15 minServesFlexibleLevelEasy
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Before you start

A quick setup makes the method easier to follow and keeps important steps from being missed.

Preparation checklist

  • Read all 4 method steps from beginning to end.
  • Measure and arrange all 7 listed ingredients.
  • Set aside about 15 minutes, based on the time recorded by the source.

Recipe notes & preparation tips

To store for later, put the washed herbs in a semi-humid clean cotton bag which you can close by a string and keep in a refrigerator. Will keep well for a few days to a week.

Adapted from the source recipe's notes.
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Method

  1. 01

    Remove extra stem endings, yellow leaves, and damaged parts from all herbs and wash them thoroughly. Drain.

  2. 02

    Remove roots from green onions and radishes and majority of radish leaves (leaving only the younger ones). Wash them thoroughly and drain.

  3. 03

    Mix them up or arrange them on a plate.

  4. 04

    Eat raw and enjoy!

Ready to serve

Serve the dish as directed and enjoy it while it is at its best.

Bon appétit — enjoy your meal!
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Source & licence

This recipe was adapted and reformatted from Wikibooks Cookbook . Text: CC BY-SA 4.0. Image: CC BY-SA 3.0, credited to Chaojoker; view original image record .