Source: v-georgia.comGeorgian cuisine is built on contrasts. First and foremost, it features meat, vegetables, magnificent sauces, and spices. In recent years, its popularity has been steadily growing. So we invite you to try these 20 recipes for delicious Georgian dishes!
1. Khinkali
Source: o.yandex.ruLarge and beautiful dumplings filled with meat and aromatic broth.
You will need: 500 g flour, 300 ml water, 500 g beef, 100 g pork fat, 100 g onion, 2 cloves garlic, 1.5 tsp salt, spices, cilantro.
Preparation: Pass the beef and pork fat through a meat grinder, add finely chopped onion, garlic, cilantro, and spices, and about 150 ml of water. From the flour, remaining water, and salt, knead an elastic dough, roll it out, fold, roll out again – and repeat about 10 times.
Cut the 3 mm thick sheet, place the filling, and pleat the khinkali into a pouch shape. Boil them in batches in a large pot, stirring actively to prevent them from sticking. Cook for 2-3 minutes after they float to the surface.
2. Khachapuri
Source: koolinar.ruWe found a recipe for you that you can prepare yourself.
You will need: 500 g flour, 2 tsp sugar and salt each, 10 g yeast, 250 ml milk, 100 ml water, 100 ml vegetable oil, 700 g Suluguni cheese, 3 eggs, butter.
Preparation: Mix flour with sugar, salt, and yeast, then add warm milk and water. During the process, knead in the vegetable oil and let the dough rest for half an hour. Divide it into three parts, roll them out, and place the Suluguni filling into boat shapes. Bake for 15 minutes in the oven at 250 degrees Celsius, crack an egg into each, and return to the oven for one minute.
3. Pkhali
Source: tbilisobo.ruA simple Georgian vegetable appetizer, perfect for a celebration or everyday meal.
You will need: 200 g green beans, 200 g beetroot, 1 bunch spinach, 200 g walnuts, 1 head garlic, salt, coriander, hot pepper, cilantro.
Preparation: Blend garlic, hot pepper, cilantro, walnuts, and spices. Separately boil and finely chop beetroot, beans, and spinach until smooth. Divide the walnut mixture into three parts, add to the vegetables, and form colorful balls.
4. Satsivi
Source: vtorueblyda.ruThe main chicken dish at any Georgian feast.
You will need: 1.5 kg chicken fillet, 200 g walnuts, 600 ml broth, 1 onion, 1 tsp khmeli-suneli, 2 cloves garlic, 1 bunch cilantro, spices.
Preparation: Blend walnuts, garlic, a quarter of the onion, broth, and spices. Boil the chicken with the remaining onion until half-cooked, then transfer to the oven for 20 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius. Before serving, pour the sauce over and sprinkle with cilantro.
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5. Chakhokhbili
Source: fitohome.ruDelicious and aromatic chicken with vegetables, resembling both a sauce and a main course.
You will need: 1.2 kg chicken, 80 g butter, 600 g onion, 200 ml broth, 300 g tomatoes, 1 tsp flour, 40 ml 3% vinegar, 4 cloves garlic, 60 g basil, herbs and spices.
Preparation: Lightly fry the flour and separately fry the onion in butter. Mince the garlic with spices, and finely chop the tomatoes. Fry the chicken pieces, then add all other ingredients with spices and herbs. Simmer covered for about an hour.
6. Ajapsandali
Source: scary-stories.ruGeorgian ratatouille based on eggplants, peppers, and carrots.
You will need: 1 kg eggplants, 0.5 kg carrots, 0.5 kg bell peppers, 1 hot pepper, 250 g onion, 5 cloves garlic, 700 g tomatoes, 50 g each of basil, cilantro, and parsley, spices.
Preparation: Slice eggplants into rounds, salt them, and let sit for half an hour, then rinse and drain. Fry them in batches on both sides and place in a cauldron. The next layers are fried bell peppers, fried onions with carrots, herbs with garlic, grated tomatoes, and spices. Mix everything and simmer for 15 minutes covered over low heat.
7. Nadughi with Mint
Source: zernograd.comAn unusual creamy-curd appetizer, served with main dishes in Georgia.
You will need: 8 Suluguni cheese sheets, 2 tsp dried mint or a few sprigs of fresh mint, 300 g soft Nadughi cheese.
Preparation: Mix Nadughi cheese with mint and add spices to taste. Carefully wrap about a spoonful of the mixture into Suluguni sheets in the shape of a cone.
8. Georgian Vegetable Salad
Source: supy.guruWe'll tell you what makes a simple cucumber and tomato salad so special!
You will need: 1 cucumber, 1 tomato, 1 red onion, basil, parsley, cilantro, dill, 60 ml vegetable oil, 20 ml balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper, saffron, 40 g walnuts, garlic.
Preparation: Roughly chop the vegetables and thinly slice the onion. Finely chop the walnuts and all the herbs with garlic, mix with oil, balsamic vinegar, and spices. Dress the salad.
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9. Badrijani
Source: telegram-store.comEggplant rolls with cheese and walnut filling.
You will need: 4 eggplants, 215 g walnuts, 1 head garlic, 2 tbsp wine vinegar, 1 onion, 50 g Suluguni cheese, 1 tsp each of coriander and khmeli-suneli, 2 tbsp pomegranate seeds, 1 bunch cilantro.
Preparation: Slice eggplants into thin strips, cover with salted water, and let sit for half an hour. Fry them, and in the meantime, finely chop all other ingredients for the filling. Add spices, vinegar, and pomegranate seeds to it, spread on the eggplant strips, and roll them up.
10. Lobio
Source: eda.ruAn aromatic and very hearty Georgian bean dish with fragrant herbs.
You will need: 800 g red beans, 0.5 bunch cilantro, 2 tsp coriander, 4 onions, 2 cloves garlic, 2 tbsp wine vinegar, spices.
Preparation: Soak the beans overnight, then boil them until tender and partially mash. Finely chop and fry the onion, chop the herbs with garlic, and mix everything with vinegar and spices.
11. Chashushuli
Source: zvezdnoe.netStewed Georgian beef traditionally garnished with herbs and pomegranate seeds.
You will need: 1 kg beef, 250 g onion, 350 g tomatoes, 2 cloves garlic, a bunch each of cilantro and basil, spices, pomegranate.
Preparation: Cut the meat and onion, pour in 0.5 cup of water, and simmer until tender, adding water periodically. Add peeled and chopped tomatoes and simmer until cooked. Finally, add herbs, spices, and garlic, mix, and remove from heat after 10 minutes. Sprinkle with pomegranate seeds.
12. Chakapuli
Source: youtube.comAnother variety of stewed meat, this time with plums.
You will need: 700 g beef, 150 g green plums, 200 g tarragon, 200 g green onions, 150 g cilantro, 30 g garlic, 2 green peppers, 1 glass white wine, 2 glasses water, spices.
Preparation: Cut the meat and lightly fry it directly in the cauldron. Add chopped onion, cilantro, tarragon, pepper, and garlic. Add whole plums and pour in the wine. When it boils, add water, and simmer covered for 20 minutes over low heat.
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13. Chicken Tabaka
Source: kramatorsk.mixfood.uaThe main star of Georgian restaurants worldwide.
You will need: 1 chicken (700-800 g), salt and pepper, 35 g sour cream, 1.5 tbsp butter, 3 cloves garlic.
Preparation: Rinse the chicken, cut it along the breastbone to the spine, and flatten it like a book. Pound with a kitchen mallet, salt, pepper, and spread with sour cream. Place in a pan with hot butter and fry under a press. If desired, then transfer the chicken to the oven to finish cooking. Top with crushed garlic.
14. Chvishtari
Source: zen.yandex.ruCornbread with cheese pairs wonderfully with garlic or cheese sauce.
You will need: 280 g corn flour, 100 ml milk, 100 ml water, a pinch of sugar, 30 g butter, 100 ml vegetable oil, 300 g Suluguni cheese.
Preparation: Mix cold milk with hot water and corn flour. Add sugar, salt, and slightly softened butter. Cut the cheese into long thin strips, and divide the prepared dough into portions. Flatten each piece into a tortilla, wrap the cheese inside, and fry in a pan.
15. Puri
Source: gruziapro.ruWe'll tell you how to make Georgian bread at home.
You will need: 300 ml water, 400 g flour, 1.5 tsp salt, 0.5 tsp dry yeast.
Preparation: Mix yeast with warm water and let sit for 10 minutes. Add salt, flour, knead the dough, and let it rise in a warm place for 2 hours. Divide it into 2 parts, shape each into an elongated loaf, stretch into a rhombus, and make a hole in the center. Bake for 10-15 minutes at 240 degrees Celsius.
16. Chikhirtma
Source: kolyda.ruAn interesting chicken soup with eggs and corn flour.
You will need: 1 chicken, 2 onions, 1 bunch cilantro, 2 tbsp flour, 3 egg yolks, 2 tbsp butter, 2 tbsp wine vinegar, 1 tbsp saffron, spices.
Preparation: Cover the chicken with 2 liters of water and boil until tender, about an hour, then remove to a plate. Mince the onion and fry in butter. Add it to the boiling broth. Also add chopped cilantro and flour previously diluted in a small amount of liquid.
Shred the chicken, return it to the pot, and season. Finally, add the egg yolks mashed with saffron and pour into the broth, stirring constantly. After 2-3 minutes, it will be ready!
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17. Kharcho
Source: natin.byThe most popular, hearty, and rich Georgian soup.
You will need: 400 g beef, 3 onions, 4 tbsp rice, 500 g tomatoes, garlic, cilantro, herbs, spices.
Preparation: Cover the meat with 2 liters of water and simmer for 1-1.5 hours after boiling. Mince and fry the onion until soft, then add the chopped cooked meat. After a couple of minutes, add a little broth and simmer covered for 15 minutes.
Mix the contents of the pan with chopped tomatoes and transfer to the main pot with broth, then add rice. After 5 minutes of boiling, reduce heat and add spices. At the very end, add herbs with garlic to the pot and let the soup steep.
18. Churchkhela
Source: ozy.comIt's actually very easy to make, but you need a place to hang the churchkhela to dry.
You will need: 2 liters grape juice, 200 g nuts, 200 g flour, 100 g sugar.
Preparation: Shell the nuts and string them onto a thick thread. Simmer the grape juice over low heat for about 2 hours, periodically adding sugar. When it cools slightly, add flour and mix. Cook the mixture again until it reaches the consistency of a thick jelly – it will be about a quarter of the original volume. Dip the nut strings into the juice three times, air dry, and leave to mature in a cotton towel in a dry, dark place for 1-2 months.
19. Pelamushi
Source: powerfit59.ruA unique cornstarch pudding made with grape juice.
You will need: 1 liter grape juice, 140 g wheat flour, 60 g corn flour, 2 tbsp sugar.
Preparation: Strain freshly squeezed grape juice and simmer over low heat for 3 hours. Let it sit overnight, strain through a sieve, pour off 0.5 liter, and mix with flour using a mixer. Combine this mixture with 0.5 liter of the clear grape base, bring to a boil, and cook for another 10 minutes. During this process, add sugar, pour into molds, and let set.
20. Gozinaki
Source: bonappeti.boltai.comAlso known as kozinaki. Made with nuts and honey.
You will need: 700 g nuts of your choice, 480 g honey.
Preparation: Roast and finely chop the nuts. Pour honey into a pan and bring almost to a boil. Mix it with the nuts, knead the mixture well, let it cool slightly, and spread into a mold or form into balls.