BEEF AND RADISH SALAD
In this family recipe from the Imereti region of Georgia (Georgian: იმერეთი) we show how to make a beef and radish salad. This type of salad is popular in winter. Ingredients: 400 grams of radishes, 700 grams of lean beef, 150 grams of mayonnaise, 1 tsp of blue fenugreek, 1 tsp of dried marigold, 1 tsp … Continue reading
HOW TO MAKE CHURCHKHELA
Churchkhela (Georgian: ჩურჩხელა) is a traditional sausage-shaped candy made by repeatedly dipping a long string of nuts in tatara – a mixture of flour, sugar and Badagi (concentrated fresh grape juice). Georgians usually make Churchkhela in the Autumn when grapes and nuts are harvested. Churchkhela can also be made with dried fruit (such as peach, apple or plum) and pumpkin seeds. In this … Continue reading
GOZINAKI WITH WALNUTS
Gozinaki (Georgian: გოზინაყი) is a traditional Georgian confection made of caramelized nuts fried in honey and usually eaten at New Year and Christmas. In this recipe we show how to make Gozinaki with walnuts. Ingredients: 1 kilo of walnuts, 10 heaped tbs of honey and 2 tbs of sugar. Preparation: Shell the walnuts. Add to a hot … Continue reading
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. Traditional Satsivi, eaten at Christmas and New Year, is made with turkey. At other times of the year it is usually made … Continue reading
GOZINAKI WITH HAZELNUTS
Gozinaki (Georgian: გოზინაყი) is a traditional Georgian confection made of caramelized nuts fried in honey and usually eaten on New Year’s Eve and Christmas. In this recipe we show how to make gozinaki with hazelnuts. Ingredients: Half kilo of hazelnuts, 4 heaped tbs of honey and 1 tbs of sugar. Preparation: Shell the hazelnuts. Add … Continue reading
EGGPLANT 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 eggplant satsivi. Ingredients: 4 eggplants, 300 grams of walnuts, 4 cloves of garlic, 2 … Continue reading
LOBIO WITH SUMMER SAVORY AND AJIKA WITH WALNUTS
The Georgian word ‘lobio’ (Georgian: ლობიო) means ‘beans’ and there are a number of varieties of lobio dishes. In this family recipe we show how to make a spicy lobio dish made with summer savory and ajika with walnuts. Ingredients: 500 grams of kidney beans, 3 cloves of garlic, 1 tsp of dried summer savory, 1 … Continue reading
MARINATED EGGPLANT WITH POMEGRANATE
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, pomegranate seeds, and sweet and hot red peppers. Ingredients: 3 kilos of eggplant, 120 grams of garlic, 2 pomegranates, 700 grams of sweet red pepper, 300 grams … Continue reading
Chicken with Mushrooms and Mayonnaise
In this family recipe we show how to make chicken with mushrooms and a spicy garlic mayonnaise sauce. Ingredients (4 servings): 500 grams of chicken breast, 500 grams of mushrooms, 200 grams of mayonnaise, 1 tsp dried blue fenugreek, 1 tsp of dried coriander, 1 level tbs dried marigold, up to 10 cloves of garlic, 8 … Continue reading
EGGPLANT CAVIAR
Eggplant dishes are very popular in Georgia and there are many variations. In this family recipe we show how to make eggplant ‘caviar’. Ingredients: 3 large eggplants, 1 large tomato, 1 large carrot, 1 large sweet red pepper, 1 hot green pepper, 3 cloves of garlic, 1 level tbs of dried hot red pepper, 1 … Continue reading
GREEN TOMATO SALAD WITH WALNUTS
In this recipe we show how to make a western Georgian dish made with green tomatoes and walnuts. Served cold, it is popular in the summer/autumn. Ingredients: 3 large green tomatoes, 200 grams of walnuts, 1 medium sized onion, 3-4 cloves of garlic, 20 grams of fresh parsley, 20 grams of fresh coriander, 1 level … Continue reading
OJAKHURI WITH CHICKEN AND MUSHROOMS
Ojakhuri is a popular type of Georgian family meal made with meat and usually fried potatoes. In this family recipe from the Racha region of Georgia we show how to make Ojakhuri using chicken and mushrooms. It’s simple to prepare and delicious! Ingredients: 600 grams of chicken breasts, 400 grams of mushrooms, 5 cloves of … Continue reading
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
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
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