How to T'hal

What You Need to Know

T'hal is a traditional Armenian meat dish made from thoroughly fried meat preserved under a thick layer of rendered tail fat. It was traditionally intended for long-term storage. In earlier times, the meat was kept in clay jars buried in the ground; later, glass and porcelain containers were used.

Steps

1. 1.

   T'hal with Lavash (Armenia): Primary preservation method

2. 2.

   T'hal-stuffed Vegetables (Armenian diaspora): Flavor base

3. 3.

   T'hal Fat Bread (Traditional Armenian villages): Fat source for baking

The Science

Primary Reaction

Maillard Reaction

Common Mistakes