If you like paklava, you’ll LOVE boorma.
Boorma, also spelled ‘bourma’, is made from the same ingredients as paklava, but with a unique shape, lighter taste and more delicate texture.
Aunt Arpie’s Boorma |
My aunt Arpie Vartanesian has always been the boorma-maker in our family. I figured it was time to learn, so I asked her to show me the technique. For some reason, I always thought there was some great mystery behind making boorma, but, as it turns out, it’s really a cinch – as long as you have the right tool.
What tool? A wooden dowel (about 3/8“ in diameter and 18“ long), the kind that you can purchase at a home improvement center, is the key to shaping boorma. Auntie Arpie’s dowel was handed down from her mother, so it has made many-a boorma.
The recipe is pretty simple. Auntie Arpie graciously prepared the recipe on camera for all to enjoy.
So click here to see the VIDEO on YouTube and come along as we watch Auntie Arpie make this classic Armenian dessert.
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Auntie Arp: You go girl.
Here is a slightly different version. The main difference is that the sugar syrup is replaced by pure honey.
http://hallofrecord.blogspot.com/2008/12/holidays-are-for-eating.html
WOW! Bruce,Thanks so much for sharing this unique method of making boorma!
Thank you for sharing this information.