Armenian-Style Tomatoes with Spicy Filling – Step-by-Step Recipe

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Lovers of piquant appetizers will surely appreciate Armenian-style tomatoes with a spicy filling. They hold an important place in Caucasian cuisine and perfectly complement meat dishes. We share a proven step-by-step recipe on how to prepare them at home!

Preparation time: 30 minutes.
Servings: 8.

Ingredients

• 1 kg small tomatoes;
• 1 bunch of cilantro;
• 1 bunch of parsley;
• 6 cloves of garlic;
• 1 hot pepper;
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander;
• 1 teaspoon salt;
• 500 ml water;
• 1 tablespoon sugar;
• 2 tablespoons 9% vinegar.

Step-by-Step Recipe

1. Wash the tomatoes and make a deep cross-shaped incision on each, without cutting the fruits all the way through.
2. Finely chop the cilantro, parsley, and hot pepper. Press the garlic through a press and mix everything with ground coriander.
3. Carefully fill each tomato with the prepared stuffing.
4. Separately dissolve salt, sugar, and vinegar in water. Transfer the tomatoes to a suitable container and pour this marinade over them.
5. Cover the tomatoes with a plate and a small weight, and let them marinate for 1 day at room temperature. After that, refrigerate them for another 1-2 days.
6. Serve the ready appetizer with boiled or baked potatoes, any porridges, and meat to taste. Enjoy your meal!