Ailazan
| Type | Stew |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Armenia |
| Associated cuisine | Armenian cuisine |
| Main ingredients | eggplant, potatoes, onion, vegetable oil, bell pepper, tomatoes, green beans, herbs |
Ailazan (Armenian: այլազան, Armenian pronunciation: [ɑjlɑˈzɑn]) is a traditional Armenian dish made from stewed vegetables.[1][2][3] In some variations of the recipe, meat is also used.[2] The dish is similar to European vegetable sauté.[3]
Etymology
The word ailazan translates from Armenian as "varied," "diverse," or "of a different kind."[2]
Preparation
To prepare ailazan, peeled eggplants are sliced into rounds, salted, and left to rest for 10–15 minutes. They are then squeezed and rinsed. The prepared eggplants are placed in a pot along with vegetable oil, peeled and diced potatoes, bell peppers, finely chopped onions, trimmed and chopped green beans, diced tomatoes, and coarsely chopped herbs. The ingredients are salted.[1]
A second layer of vegetables and herbs is added in the same order, salted again, topped with herbs, drizzled with vegetable oil, and a small amount of water is added. The dish is covered with a rinsed plate and a lid, then stewed over low heat until fully cooked.[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b c A. S. Piruzyan (1960). Հայկական ճաշեր, Армянская кулинария [Armenian cuisine]. Moscow, USSR: Gostorgizdat. p. 122.
- ^ a b c Aghayan, Eduard (1976). Արդի հայերենի բացատրական բառարան [Explanatory Dictionary of Modern Armenian] (in Armenian). Yerevan, Armenia: Hayastan Publishing House.
Այլազան. Զանազան բանջարեղեններով և մսով պատրաստվող կերակուր (աջաբսանդալ):
Ailazan. A dish made with various vegetables and meat (ajapsandal). - ^ a b "Let's Cook Together: Aylazan". Public Television Company of Armenia (in Armenian). 19 July 2023. Retrieved 7 July 2025.