KHASHLAMA
Khashlama (Georgian: ხაშლამა) is a boiled beef dish popular in the Kakheti region of Georgia and usually always part of a Kakhetian supra (feast). In the eastern mountain regions of Georgia (e.g. Tusheti) Khashlama is made with lamb. It is simple dish to make but does take several hours to cook. Ingredients: 1 kilo of young, beef, 2-3 bay … Continue reading
CAULIFLOWER SATSIVI
Satsivi (Georgian: საცივი) is a thick paste made from walnuts and served cold (‘Tsivi’ means ‘cold’ in Georgian). It is used in a variety of meat (usually chicken and turkey), fish and vegetable dishes. In this recipe we show how to make cauliflower satsivi. Ingredients: 1 medium cauliflower, 3 white onions, 300 grams of walnuts, 4 cloves … Continue reading
SPINACH PKHALI
Pkhali or Fkhali (Georgian: ფხალი) is a popular dish that can be made with many different types of leaves, including spinach, nettles, cabbage and beetroot. It can also be made with vegetables and nuts. In this recipe we show how to make Pkhali with spinach. Ingredients: 1.5 kilos of spinach, 400 grams of walnuts, 2 white … Continue reading
CHAKHOKHBILI
In this recipe we will show how to make a traditional Georgian dish called Chakhokhbili (Georgian: ჩახოხბილი). The name comes from the Georgian word “khokhobi” which means “pheasant,” but nowadays it is most usually made with chicken. Traditionally, a whole chicken, cut into pieces with the skin left on, is used but we made ours with chicken breasts. Ingredients: … Continue reading
CAULIFLOWER WITH WALNUTS
Cauliflower dishes are popular in Georgia and there are many variations. In this recipe we show how to make a family dish made with cauliflower and walnuts. Ingredients: 1 medium sized cauliflower, 200 grams of walnuts, 3 white onions, 4 cloves of garlic, 1 tsp of dried marigold, 1 tsp of dried blue fenugreek, 1 tsp … Continue reading
EGGPLANT WITH CORIANDER AND PARSLEY
Eggplant dishes are very popular in Georgia and there are many variations. In this recipe we show how to make a popular family dish made with fried eggplant, garlic, coriander and parsley. This is primarily a summer dish and is served cold. Ingredients: 2 large eggplants, 25 grams of fresh coriander, 25 grams of fresh parsley, 7 … Continue reading
RED PEPPER AND ONION SATSIVI
Satsivi (Georgian: საცივი) is a thick paste made from walnuts and served cold (‘Tsivi’ means ‘cold’ in Georgian). It is used in a variety of meat (usually chicken and turkey), fish and vegetable dishes. In this recipe we show how to make red pepper and onion satsivi. Ingredients: 3 large sweet red peppers, 3 white onions, 300 … Continue reading
SPINACH WITH EGGS AND GREEN ONIONS
Spinach is a popular ingredient in Georgian cuisine. In this family recipe we show how to make a delicious spinach with eggs dish. Ingredients: 400 grams of spinach, 15 grams of fresh parsley (or green coriander), 100 grams of green onions, 1 tsp of red pepper, salt (amount dependent upon personal preference), 1 tbs of … Continue reading
DARK GRAPE PELAMUSHI WITH CORN FLOUR
Pelamushi (Georgian: ფელამუში) is a favorite Georgian dessert made mainly with pressed, condensed grape juice (badagi) and flour or flour plus corn flour. In this recipe we show how to make dark grape pelamushi with flour plus corn flour. It has a different texture to pelamushi made solely with flour. Ingredients: 1 liter of badagi, … Continue reading
EGGPLANT “CAVIAR” WITH POMEGRANATE
Eggplant dishes are very popular in Georgia and there are many variations. In this family recipe we show how to make eggplant caviar with pomegranate. Ingredients: 1 kilo of eggplants, 2 red onions, 4 cloves of garlic, 1 pomegranate, 1 tbs of coarse hot red pepper, 7 tbs of oil, 1 tbs of white wine … Continue reading
KUBDARI
Kubdari (Georgian: კუბდარი) is a meat filled pastry that originates from Georgia’s Svaneti region, where it is also called ‘kuptaari’. It can be made with either beef or pork but the most popular version uses both. It should be made with cut meat and not minced meat. Ingredients (filling): 500 grams of pork, 500 grams … Continue reading
FRIED GREEN TOMATOES WITH ONION AND CARROT
Green tomatoes are popular in Georgian cuisine, especially when marinated and also in nut recipes. In this family recipe we show how to make fried green tomatoes with onions and carrots. Ingredients: 1 kilo of green tomatoes, 2 large carrots, 3 onions, 4 cloves of garlic, 1 tbs of coarse, hot red pepper, 6 tbs of … Continue reading
NEW VEGETARIAN RECIPES COMING SOON!
In response to a number of requests for more vegetarian recipes we have prepared several new traditional Georgian dishes suitable for vegetarians. Step by step photo recipes will be published soon. Fried Vegetables with Onion and Garlic Eggplant Satsivi Satsivi with Red Peppers and Onions Satsivi with Green Beans Green Lobio with Tomato Satsivi with … Continue reading
PELAMUSHI – TATARA
Pelamushi (Georgian: ფელამუში, თათარა) is a favorite Georgian dessert made mainly with pressed, condensed grape juice (badagi). Pelamushi can be made with flour or flour plus corn flour. In this recipe we use the classical method of making pelamushi with flour and badagi, which is suitable for making churchkhela. Ingredients: 1 liter of badagi, 200 grams … Continue reading
SPICY TOMATO SAUCE
Georgian food is often accompanied by sauces, such as Ajika (Georgian: აჯიკა) and Tkemali (Georgian ტყემალი). In this family recipe we show how to make a spicy tomato sauce. Ingredients: 2 kilos of tomatoes, 2 tbs of blue fenugreek, 2 tbs of dried coriander, 3-4 bay leaves, 3 tbs of dried hot red pepper, 1.5 tbs of black pepper, … Continue reading
BADAGI
Badagi (Georgian: ბადაგი, ტკბილი) is a pressed and condensed grape juice used in Georgian cuisine for making popular sweets/desserts such as Pelamushi, churchkhela, kaklucha and grape tklapi. Ingredients: 5 kilos of ripe, white grapes (makes about 2 liters of badagi). Preparation: Wash and remove stalks from the grapes. Mash the washed grapes in a colander positioned over … Continue reading
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