RED TKEMALI SAUCE
Tkemali (Georgian ტყემალი) is the Georgian name for a variety of wild, sour plum, as well as a sauce made from the plums. Tkemali sauce is used as a condiment for fried or grilled meat, poultry and potato dishes, and has a place in Georgian cuisine similar to tomato ketchup in America. Green Tkemali sauce is prepared from unripe fruit … Continue reading
MUSHROOM CHAKAPULI
Wild Oyster mushrooms are called ‘Kalmakha’ in Georgia and grow on the bark of trees. They look, smell and taste like oysters and are a popular meal in Georgia. In this recipe we show how to make an oyster mushroom chakapuli. Ingredients: 1 kilo of Oyster mushrooms, 3 hot green peppers, 3 white onions, 10 green onions, 10 grams … Continue reading
FRIED NEW POTATOES WITH DILL
Fried new potatoes flavored with dill are very popular in Georgia, both as a family meal and as a dish when eating out in restaurants. Simple and quick to prepare, they are especially delicious when served with green Tkemali (Georgian ტყემალი), a sauce made from a variety of wild, sour plum. Ingredients: 1 kilo of small, new potatoes, … Continue reading
GREEN TKEMALI – SOUR PLUM SAUCE
Tkemali (Georgian ტყემალი) is the Georgian name for a variety of wild, sour plum, as well as a sauce made from the plums. Tkemali sauce is used for fried or grilled meat, poultry and potato dishes, and has a place in Georgian cuisine similar to tomato ketchup in America. The two main types of plum sauce are green … Continue reading