Breakfast: հարիսա (Harissa) – Wheat and Meat Porridge

Breakfast հարիսա (Harissa) is a slow-cooked porridge made from korkot (cracked wheat) and chicken or lamb. It’s creamy, hearty, and deeply symbolic of Armenian endurance. At MUNCH CLASSES, you’ll learn how to simmer Harissa to perfection and understand its role in Armenian history.

Harissa is associated with survival and remembrance, especially during times of hardship. It’s often prepared on April 24th to honor the Armenian Genocide. The proverb “Հարիսան համով է համբերությամբ” (“Harissa is delicious with patience”) captures its essence. At MUNCH CLASSES, we teach the meditative process of making Harissa and its cultural weight.