Armenian Yogurt and Barley Soup, with Serge Madikians

Serge Madikans of Serevan Restaurant, in Amenia NY, will teach a Zoom cooking class on one of his favorite Armenian soups, simply called Apbour (as he knew it growing up in Tehran, Iran). This nuanced and comforting cold-weather soup is quintessentially Armenian-Iranian in its taste and nature.

With the heartiness of barley, the tang of yogurt, the variety of fresh herbs and a hint of curry in the garnishing oil, this lovely soup is a show-stopper. You may choose to cook along with Serge in your own kitchen during this on-line class, or simply watch and make this soup later. In either case we know you will love both Serge’s style and his unique take on great flavors.

About Serge Madikians:
Serge Madikians was born in Tehran, Iran, to Armenian parents. He came to the U.S. in 1978 with his brother to avoid the Iranian Revolution. He completed his undergraduate degree majoring in history and philosophy and later moved to New York and earned a master’s degree in public policy and economics at The New School.

Madikians graduated from the French Culinary Institute in 1998. Upon graduating, he worked in the kitchen with a number of culinary masters – Jean-George Vongerichten and David Bouley to name a few. He now owns and runs Serevan Restaurant in Amenia, NY, where he expresses his passion for Middle Eastern flavors filtered through the lens of fresh Hudson Valley ingredients. Serge was a contributing chef to the acclaimed book – The Immigrant Cookbook: Recipes that Make American Great.

Important information: As soon as you are registered for this class you will receive a confirmation email that includes a link to recipes as well as a link to Zoom to join us at the scheduled time. If you choose to be hands-on with us (and we hope you do!) the class prep instructions and equipment you will need will be in the recipes. You may want an extra pair of hands if you are cooking along with us, so feel free to have a friend or family member work as your sous chef in your own kitchen. If you prefer to sit back and watch the class and take notes, that’s fine too! In either case we suggest printing up the recipe(s) well in advance of the class.

Cancellation/Refund Policy: All sales for on-line workshops and cooking classes are final. No credit or refund is available. HGS Home Chef reserves the right to cancel a program at any time. If a cooking class or workshop is canceled you will receive a full refund.